What is a pro or con of living in Chattanooga, Tennesseecompared to Kansas City, Missouri?

Taxes is 23% cheaper in Chattanooga.

What salary do I need to live in Chattanooga, Tennessee copmared to Kansas City, Missouri?

A salary of $60,000 in Kansas City, Missouri could decrease to $59,044 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.

KANSAS CITY vs. CHATTANOOGA
Cost of Living Comparison

Kansas City, Missouri vs. Chattanooga, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chattanooga, Tennessee is 1.6% cheaper than Kansas City, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $59,044 in Chattanooga, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Kansas City, Missouri.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Chattanooga, Tennessee is cheaper than Kansas City, Missouri
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Taxes
23% cheaper in Chattanooga
than in Kansas City, Missouri

Kansas City, MO vs. Chattanooga, TN

Compared to Kansas City, Chattanooga is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

1.6% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

2.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

6.3% lower

Commute

8.8% lower

Health

2.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

7.4% lower

Cost of Food

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Kansas City, Missouri vs. Chattanooga, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

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