Poway, California vs. Chattanooga, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chattanooga, Tennessee is 50.5% cheaper than Poway, California.

You would need a salary of $24,728 in Chattanooga, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Poway, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chattanooga, Tennessee is cheaper than Poway, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Chattanooga
than in Poway, California
Poway, CA vs. Chattanooga, TN
Compared to Poway, Chattanooga is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.5% 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
  13.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.4% lower
  Commute
  33.4% lower
  Health
  12.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% lower