salaryChattanooga is 3% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Cleveland to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,537
$1,277
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,305
$1,056
💵 Families earn per year
$69,588
$44,004
🔑 Buying a house
$283,200
$102,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.5
93.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,265
$1,759
⚡ Electric bill per month
$139
$94
👥 People living there
185,783
366,097
Commute to work
18.5 min
22.5 min
College degree
36%
22.4%
Own their home
52.4%
41.7%
Below poverty line
19.1%
30.6%
Unemployment
5.4%
10.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Chattanooga for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
- Pick Cleveland for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Chattanooga | Cleveland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $51,330 | $80,280 | +56% in Cleveland |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,240 | $36,260 | +50% in Cleveland |
| Firefighter | $46,060 | $62,720 | +36% in Cleveland |
| Elementary School Teacher | $59,830 | $76,470 | +28% in Cleveland |
| HVAC Technician | $50,950 | $62,790 | +23% in Cleveland |
| Carpenter | $50,760 | $60,650 | +19% in Cleveland |
| Nurse Practitioner | $116,480 | $130,800 | +12% in Cleveland |
| Physician Assistant | $121,600 | $135,860 | +12% in Cleveland |
Frequently asked questions
Is Chattanooga or Cleveland cheaper to live in?
Chattanooga is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,537 a month there versus $1,277 in Cleveland.
What salary do I need in Cleveland to match $60,000 in Chattanooga?
About $61,613 a year gives the same standard of living in Cleveland.
Where do people earn more, Chattanooga or Cleveland?
The typical household earns $69,588 in Chattanooga and $44,004 in Cleveland, 58% more in Chattanooga.