salaryChattanooga is 8% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Houston to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,537
$1,533
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,305
$1,499
💵 Families earn per year
$69,588
$69,901
🔑 Buying a house
$283,200
$277,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.5
98.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,265
$4,198
⚡ Electric bill per month
$139
$157
👥 People living there
185,783
2,328,253
Commute to work
18.5 min
27.2 min
College degree
36%
36.6%
Own their home
52.4%
42.1%
Below poverty line
19.1%
19.9%
Unemployment
5.4%
6.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Chattanooga for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, shorter commutes, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Houston for lower rent, higher incomes, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Chattanooga | Houston | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $51,330 | $74,570 | +45% in Houston |
| Firefighter | $46,060 | $59,120 | +28% in Houston |
| Dental Hygienist | $83,460 | $104,930 | +26% in Houston |
| Registered Nurse | $79,770 | $99,830 | +25% in Houston |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $93,350 | $113,440 | +22% in Houston |
| Software Developer | $106,750 | $129,440 | +21% in Houston |
| Electrician | $72,330 | $59,180 | -18% in Houston |
| Operations Manager | $102,920 | $119,600 | +16% in Houston |
Frequently asked questions
Is Chattanooga or Houston cheaper to live in?
Chattanooga is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,537 a month there versus $1,533 in Houston.
What salary do I need in Houston to match $60,000 in Chattanooga?
About $64,700 a year gives the same standard of living in Houston.
Where do people earn more, Chattanooga or Houston?
The typical household earns $69,588 in Chattanooga and $69,901 in Houston, 0% more in Houston.