salaryChattanooga is 8% 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
$1,887
$1,537
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,778
$1,305
💵 Families earn per year
$100,983
$69,588
🔑 Buying a house
$274,800
$283,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.0
91.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,263
$2,265
⚡ Electric bill per month
$117
$139
👥 People living there
179,898
185,783
Commute to work
27.2 min
18.5 min
College degree
38.5%
36%
Own their home
66.4%
52.4%
Below poverty line
9.5%
19.1%
Unemployment
5.8%
5.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Aurora for higher incomes, cheaper homes, a more educated workforce and 1 more.
- Pick Chattanooga for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, shorter commutes and 1 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Aurora or Chattanooga cheaper to live in?
Chattanooga is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,537 a month there versus $1,887 in Aurora.
What salary do I need in Chattanooga to match $60,000 in Aurora?
About $54,901 a year gives the same standard of living in Chattanooga.
Where do people earn more, Aurora or Chattanooga?
The typical household earns $100,983 in Aurora and $69,588 in Chattanooga, 45% more in Aurora.