salaryChattanooga is 6% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Garland to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,537
$1,813
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,305
$1,752
💵 Families earn per year
$69,588
$82,311
🔑 Buying a house
$283,200
$270,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.5
97.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,265
$4,263
⚡ Electric bill per month
$139
$194
👥 People living there
185,783
246,844
Commute to work
18.5 min
29.7 min
College degree
36%
25.4%
Own their home
52.4%
61.6%
Below poverty line
19.1%
13%
Unemployment
5.4%
4.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Chattanooga for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, shorter commutes and 1 more.
- Pick Garland for higher incomes, cheaper homes, less poverty and 1 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Chattanooga or Garland cheaper to live in?
Chattanooga is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,537 a month there versus $1,813 in Garland.
What salary do I need in Garland to match $60,000 in Chattanooga?
About $63,669 a year gives the same standard of living in Garland.
Where do people earn more, Chattanooga or Garland?
The typical household earns $69,588 in Chattanooga and $82,311 in Garland, 15% more in Garland.