salaryChattanooga is 5% 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
$1,397
$1,537
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,121
$1,305
💵 Families earn per year
$53,969
$69,588
🔑 Buying a house
$164,200
$283,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.8
91.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,622
$2,265
⚡ Electric bill per month
$99
$139
👥 People living there
276,854
185,783
Commute to work
19.9 min
18.5 min
College degree
31.2%
36%
Own their home
43%
52.4%
Below poverty line
26%
19.1%
Unemployment
7.3%
5.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Buffalo for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Chattanooga for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Buffalo | Chattanooga | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $46,580 | $24,240 | -48% in Chattanooga |
| Firefighter | $74,470 | $46,060 | -38% in Chattanooga |
| Police Officer | $80,950 | $51,330 | -37% in Chattanooga |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,490 | $59,830 | -22% in Chattanooga |
| Carpenter | $63,500 | $50,760 | -20% in Chattanooga |
| Registered Nurse | $99,060 | $79,770 | -19% in Chattanooga |
| Plumber | $72,230 | $58,720 | -19% in Chattanooga |
| HVAC Technician | $62,180 | $50,950 | -18% in Chattanooga |
Frequently asked questions
Is Buffalo or Chattanooga cheaper to live in?
Chattanooga is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,537 a month there versus $1,397 in Buffalo.
What salary do I need in Chattanooga to match $60,000 in Buffalo?
About $57,258 a year gives the same standard of living in Chattanooga.
Where do people earn more, Buffalo or Chattanooga?
The typical household earns $53,969 in Buffalo and $69,588 in Chattanooga, 22% more in Chattanooga.