What is a pro or con of living in Chattanooga, Tennesseecompared to Santee, California?

Median Home Cost is 59% cheaper in Chattanooga.

What salary do I need to live in Chattanooga, Tennessee copmared to Santee, California?

A salary of $89,001 in Santee, California could decrease to $52,088 in Chattanooga, Tennessee (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SANTEE vs. CHATTANOOGA
Cost of Living Comparison

Santee, California vs. Chattanooga, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chattanooga, Tennessee is 41.5% cheaper than Santee, California.

You would need a salary of $52,088 in Chattanooga, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Santee, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Chattanooga, Tennessee is cheaper than Santee, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Chattanooga
than in Santee, California

Santee, CA vs. Chattanooga, TN

Compared to Santee, Chattanooga is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

41.5% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

10.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

71.6% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

14.6% lower

Commute

34.5% lower

Health

12.5% higher

Taxes

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Personal

9.6% lower

Cost of Food

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Santee, California vs. Chattanooga, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

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Santee, CA vs. Chattanooga, TN

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