salaryChattanooga is 5% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Indianapolis to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,537
$1,465
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,305
$1,315
💵 Families earn per year
$69,588
$71,417
🔑 Buying a house
$283,200
$224,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.5
95.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,265
$2,037
⚡ Electric bill per month
$139
$141
👥 People living there
185,783
885,860
Commute to work
18.5 min
24.6 min
College degree
36%
34.9%
Own their home
52.4%
56%
Below poverty line
19.1%
15.8%
Unemployment
5.4%
5.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Chattanooga for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce.
- Pick Indianapolis for lower rent, higher incomes, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Chattanooga | Indianapolis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $51,330 | $83,110 | +62% in Indianapolis |
| Firefighter | $46,060 | $68,480 | +49% in Indianapolis |
| Plumber | $58,720 | $76,980 | +31% in Indianapolis |
| Carpenter | $50,760 | $65,070 | +28% in Indianapolis |
| HVAC Technician | $50,950 | $62,160 | +22% in Indianapolis |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,240 | $29,050 | +20% in Indianapolis |
| Operations Manager | $102,920 | $120,480 | +17% in Indianapolis |
| Dental Hygienist | $83,460 | $97,470 | +17% in Indianapolis |
Frequently asked questions
Is Chattanooga or Indianapolis cheaper to live in?
Chattanooga is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,537 a month there versus $1,465 in Indianapolis.
What salary do I need in Indianapolis to match $60,000 in Chattanooga?
About $62,776 a year gives the same standard of living in Indianapolis.
Where do people earn more, Chattanooga or Indianapolis?
The typical household earns $69,588 in Chattanooga and $71,417 in Indianapolis, 3% more in Indianapolis.
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