Fort Lauderdale, Florida vs. Chattanooga, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chattanooga, Tennessee is 27.0% cheaper than Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

You would need a salary of $87,595 in Chattanooga, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chattanooga, Tennessee is cheaper than Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Chattanooga
than in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Fort Lauderdale, FL vs. Chattanooga, TN
Compared to Fort Lauderdale, Chattanooga is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.0% lower
      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
  9.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  38.1% lower
  Health
  0.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% lower