salaryChattanooga is 14% 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
$2,087
$1,537
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,000
$1,305
💵 Families earn per year
$95,305
$69,588
🔑 Buying a house
$469,100
$283,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.8
91.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,457
$2,265
⚡ Electric bill per month
$141
$139
👥 People living there
394,432
185,783
Commute to work
28.6 min
18.5 min
College degree
33.6%
36%
Own their home
62.4%
52.4%
Below poverty line
11.9%
19.1%
Unemployment
5.9%
5.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Aurora 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 | Aurora | Chattanooga | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $101,970 | $51,330 | -50% in Chattanooga |
| Firefighter | $87,980 | $46,060 | -48% in Chattanooga |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $39,650 | $24,240 | -39% in Chattanooga |
| Market Research Analyst | $99,040 | $66,460 | -33% in Chattanooga |
| HVAC Technician | $71,580 | $50,950 | -29% in Chattanooga |
| Operations Manager | $142,330 | $102,920 | -28% in Chattanooga |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $127,880 | $93,350 | -27% in Chattanooga |
| Dental Hygienist | $113,760 | $83,460 | -27% in Chattanooga |
Frequently asked questions
Is Aurora or Chattanooga cheaper to live in?
Chattanooga is about 14% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,537 a month there versus $2,087 in Aurora.
What salary do I need in Chattanooga to match $60,000 in Aurora?
About $51,879 a year gives the same standard of living in Chattanooga.
Where do people earn more, Aurora or Chattanooga?
The typical household earns $95,305 in Aurora and $69,588 in Chattanooga, 37% more in Aurora.