Dayton, Ohio vs. Chattanooga, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chattanooga, Tennessee is 21.7% more expensive than Dayton, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $36,498 in Chattanooga, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Dayton, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chattanooga, Tennessee is more expensive than Dayton, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
161% more expensive in Chattanooga
than in Dayton, Ohio
Dayton, OH vs. Chattanooga, TN
Compared to Dayton, Chattanooga is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.7% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  196.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% lower
  Commute
  0.2% lower
  Health
  10.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% lower