salaryChattanooga is 11% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Chattanooga to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,648
$1,537
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,611
$1,305
💵 Families earn per year
$81,072
$69,588
🔑 Buying a house
$304,700
$283,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.1
91.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,716
$2,265
⚡ Electric bill per month
$194
$139
👥 People living there
397,742
185,783
Commute to work
26.6 min
18.5 min
College degree
32.6%
36%
Own their home
54.3%
52.4%
Below poverty line
12.9%
19.1%
Unemployment
5.7%
5.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Arlington for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Chattanooga for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Arlington | Chattanooga | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $92,910 | $51,330 | -45% in Chattanooga |
| Firefighter | $64,900 | $46,060 | -29% in Chattanooga |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $122,520 | $93,350 | -24% in Chattanooga |
| Electrician | $59,010 | $72,330 | +23% in Chattanooga |
| Registered Nurse | $101,420 | $79,770 | -21% in Chattanooga |
| Software Developer | $133,290 | $106,750 | -20% in Chattanooga |
| Dental Hygienist | $101,870 | $83,460 | -18% in Chattanooga |
| HVAC Technician | $59,560 | $50,950 | -14% in Chattanooga |
Frequently asked questions
Is Arlington or Chattanooga cheaper to live in?
Chattanooga is about 11% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,537 a month there versus $1,648 in Arlington.
What salary do I need in Chattanooga to match $60,000 in Arlington?
About $53,233 a year gives the same standard of living in Chattanooga.
Where do people earn more, Arlington or Chattanooga?
The typical household earns $81,072 in Arlington and $69,588 in Chattanooga, 17% more in Arlington.