salaryChattanooga is 16% 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
$2,666
$1,537
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,805
$1,305
💵 Families earn per year
$153,270
$69,588
🔑 Buying a house
$895,000
$283,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
108.9
91.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,153
$2,265
⚡ Electric bill per month
$101
$139
👥 People living there
236,254
185,783
Commute to work
26.2 min
18.5 min
College degree
77.1%
36%
Own their home
41.3%
52.4%
Below poverty line
7.4%
19.1%
Unemployment
3.3%
5.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Arlington for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Chattanooga for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Arlington | Chattanooga | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $46,040 | $24,240 | -47% in Chattanooga |
| Police Officer | $84,000 | $51,330 | -39% in Chattanooga |
| Operations Manager | $156,460 | $102,920 | -34% in Chattanooga |
| Firefighter | $66,980 | $46,060 | -31% in Chattanooga |
| Software Developer | $154,930 | $106,750 | -31% in Chattanooga |
| Dental Hygienist | $119,170 | $83,460 | -30% in Chattanooga |
| HVAC Technician | $71,920 | $50,950 | -29% in Chattanooga |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $127,040 | $93,350 | -27% in Chattanooga |
Frequently asked questions
Is Arlington or Chattanooga cheaper to live in?
Chattanooga is about 16% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,537 a month there versus $2,666 in Arlington.
What salary do I need in Chattanooga to match $60,000 in Arlington?
About $50,401 a year gives the same standard of living in Chattanooga.
Where do people earn more, Arlington or Chattanooga?
The typical household earns $153,270 in Arlington and $69,588 in Chattanooga, 120% more in Arlington.