salaryChattanooga is 7% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Durham to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,537
$1,797
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,305
$1,604
💵 Families earn per year
$69,588
$88,026
🔑 Buying a house
$283,200
$392,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.5
97.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,265
$3,263
⚡ Electric bill per month
$139
$117
👥 People living there
185,783
291,467
Commute to work
18.5 min
22.3 min
College degree
36%
57.3%
Own their home
52.4%
52.3%
Below poverty line
19.1%
11.7%
Unemployment
5.4%
3.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Chattanooga for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Durham for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Chattanooga | Durham | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,240 | $35,230 | +45% in Durham |
| Market Research Analyst | $66,460 | $93,110 | +40% in Durham |
| Software Developer | $106,750 | $135,620 | +27% in Durham |
| Dental Hygienist | $83,460 | $101,460 | +22% in Durham |
| Electrician | $72,330 | $59,220 | -18% in Durham |
| Police Officer | $51,330 | $60,100 | +17% in Durham |
| Firefighter | $46,060 | $38,350 | -17% in Durham |
| HVAC Technician | $50,950 | $59,180 | +16% in Durham |
Frequently asked questions
Is Chattanooga or Durham cheaper to live in?
Chattanooga is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,537 a month there versus $1,797 in Durham.
What salary do I need in Durham to match $60,000 in Chattanooga?
About $64,007 a year gives the same standard of living in Durham.
Where do people earn more, Chattanooga or Durham?
The typical household earns $69,588 in Chattanooga and $88,026 in Durham, 21% more in Durham.