Cost comparison calculator

Estimate how your monthly retirement budget changes between any two U.S. cities. Figures are modeled estimates — your local advisor can refine them.

Category
New York
Chattanooga
Monthly housing
$2,100
$1,374
Healthcare
$750
$564
Taxes
$625
$275
Transportation
$563
$423
Groceries
$625
$470
Utilities
$285
$225
Entertainment
$438
$329
Total / month
$5,386
$3,660
You could save $1,726/month

Retiring in Chattanooga, Tennessee vs. New York, New York.

Estimates are modeled from state and city cost data. Enter your own median home price for a closer match — a local specialist can refine the numbers.