Newark, New Jersey vs. Chattanooga, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chattanooga, Tennessee is 29.6% cheaper than Newark, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $52,830 in Chattanooga, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Newark, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chattanooga, Tennessee is cheaper than Newark, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Chattanooga
than in Newark, New Jersey
Newark, NJ vs. Chattanooga, TN
Compared to Newark, Chattanooga is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.6% 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
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.7% lower
  Commute
  48.2% lower
  Health
  1.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.2% lower