salaryChattanooga is 4% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Columbus to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,537
$1,611
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,305
$1,481
💵 Families earn per year
$69,588
$71,269
🔑 Buying a house
$283,200
$252,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.5
95.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,265
$3,341
⚡ Electric bill per month
$139
$123
👥 People living there
185,783
914,802
Commute to work
18.5 min
21.5 min
College degree
36%
38.2%
Own their home
52.4%
44.1%
Below poverty line
19.1%
18.1%
Unemployment
5.4%
5.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Chattanooga for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, shorter commutes.
- Pick Columbus for higher incomes, cheaper homes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Chattanooga | Columbus | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $51,330 | $100,890 | +97% in Columbus |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,240 | $37,490 | +55% in Columbus |
| Firefighter | $46,060 | $61,780 | +34% in Columbus |
| Carpenter | $50,760 | $66,480 | +31% in Columbus |
| Elementary School Teacher | $59,830 | $78,150 | +31% in Columbus |
| HVAC Technician | $50,950 | $64,440 | +26% in Columbus |
| Dental Hygienist | $83,460 | $96,880 | +16% in Columbus |
| Market Research Analyst | $66,460 | $77,010 | +16% in Columbus |
Frequently asked questions
Is Chattanooga or Columbus cheaper to live in?
Chattanooga is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,537 a month there versus $1,611 in Columbus.
What salary do I need in Columbus to match $60,000 in Chattanooga?
About $62,627 a year gives the same standard of living in Columbus.
Where do people earn more, Chattanooga or Columbus?
The typical household earns $69,588 in Chattanooga and $71,269 in Columbus, 2% more in Columbus.