Oriental, North Carolina vs. Chattanooga, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chattanooga, Tennessee is 12.7% cheaper than Oriental, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $117,836 in Chattanooga, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Oriental, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chattanooga, Tennessee is cheaper than Oriental, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Chattanooga
than in Oriental, North Carolina
Oriental, NC vs. Chattanooga, TN
Compared to Oriental, Chattanooga is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.7% 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
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% lower
  Commute
  2.0% higher
  Health
  23.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower