salaryChattanooga is 4% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Grand Rapids to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,537
$1,751
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,305
$1,396
💵 Families earn per year
$69,588
$74,533
🔑 Buying a house
$283,200
$244,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.5
95.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,265
$2,493
⚡ Electric bill per month
$139
$100
👥 People living there
185,783
198,535
Commute to work
18.5 min
19 min
College degree
36%
41.6%
Own their home
52.4%
54%
Below poverty line
19.1%
16.9%
Unemployment
5.4%
5.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Chattanooga for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, shorter commutes.
- Pick Grand Rapids for higher incomes, cheaper homes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Chattanooga | Grand Rapids | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,240 | $42,930 | +77% in Grand Rapids |
| Police Officer | $51,330 | $74,920 | +46% in Grand Rapids |
| Plumber | $58,720 | $80,440 | +37% in Grand Rapids |
| Firefighter | $46,060 | $56,260 | +22% in Grand Rapids |
| HVAC Technician | $50,950 | $60,190 | +18% in Grand Rapids |
| Carpenter | $50,760 | $59,000 | +16% in Grand Rapids |
| Electrician | $72,330 | $62,240 | -14% in Grand Rapids |
| Lawyer | $147,640 | $129,360 | -12% in Grand Rapids |
Frequently asked questions
Is Chattanooga or Grand Rapids cheaper to live in?
Chattanooga is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,537 a month there versus $1,751 in Grand Rapids.
What salary do I need in Grand Rapids to match $60,000 in Chattanooga?
About $62,678 a year gives the same standard of living in Grand Rapids.
Where do people earn more, Chattanooga or Grand Rapids?
The typical household earns $69,588 in Chattanooga and $74,533 in Grand Rapids, 7% more in Grand Rapids.
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