What is a pro or con of living in Chattanooga, Tennesseecompared to Columbus, Indiana?

Median Home Cost is 18% more expensive in Chattanooga.

What salary do I need to live in Chattanooga, Tennessee copmared to Columbus, Indiana?

A salary of $150,000 in Columbus, Indiana should increase to $155,950 in Chattanooga, Tennessee (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

COLUMBUS vs. CHATTANOOGA
Cost of Living Comparison

Columbus, Indiana vs. Chattanooga, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chattanooga, Tennessee is 4.0% more expensive than Columbus, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $155,950 in Chattanooga, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Indiana.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Chattanooga, Tennessee is more expensive than Columbus, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
18% more expensive in Chattanooga
than in Columbus, Indiana

Columbus, IN vs. Chattanooga, TN

Compared to Columbus, Chattanooga is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

4.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

3.6% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.7% lower

Commute

16.6% higher

Health

6.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

6.1% lower

Cost of Food

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Columbus, Indiana vs. Chattanooga, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

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Columbus, IN vs. Chattanooga, TN

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