Hickory, North Carolina vs. Chattanooga, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chattanooga, Tennessee is 1.9% cheaper than Hickory, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $49,036 in Chattanooga, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Hickory, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chattanooga, Tennessee is cheaper than Hickory, North Carolina
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
21% cheaper in Chattanooga
than in Hickory, North Carolina
Hickory, NC vs. Chattanooga, TN
Compared to Hickory, Chattanooga is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.9% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  1.4% higher
  Health
  21.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower

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