Oceanside, California vs. Chattanooga, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chattanooga, Tennessee is 40.8% cheaper than Oceanside, California.

You would need a salary of $59,206 in Chattanooga, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Oceanside, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chattanooga, Tennessee is cheaper than Oceanside, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Chattanooga
than in Oceanside, California
Oceanside, CA vs. Chattanooga, TN
Compared to Oceanside, Chattanooga is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.8% 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
  10.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% lower
  Commute
  27.8% lower
  Health
  12.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% lower