Santa Rosa, California vs. Chattanooga, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chattanooga, Tennessee is 39.0% cheaper than Santa Rosa, California.

You would need a salary of $88,390 in Chattanooga, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Rosa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chattanooga, Tennessee is cheaper than Santa Rosa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Chattanooga
than in Santa Rosa, California
Santa Rosa, CA vs. Chattanooga, TN
Compared to Santa Rosa, Chattanooga is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.0% 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
  11.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% lower
  Commute
  21.9% lower
  Health
  9.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% lower