salaryChattanooga is 10% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Las Vegas to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,537
$1,806
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,305
$1,614
💵 Families earn per year
$69,588
$79,676
🔑 Buying a house
$283,200
$427,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.5
100.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,265
$2,065
⚡ Electric bill per month
$139
$159
👥 People living there
185,783
660,400
Commute to work
18.5 min
25.7 min
College degree
36%
27.7%
Own their home
52.4%
56.6%
Below poverty line
19.1%
14%
Unemployment
5.4%
7.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Chattanooga for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Las Vegas for higher incomes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Chattanooga | Las Vegas | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $51,330 | $77,750 | +51% in Las Vegas |
| Dental Hygienist | $83,460 | $109,210 | +31% in Las Vegas |
| Registered Nurse | $79,770 | $103,940 | +30% in Las Vegas |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $58,580 | $75,920 | +30% in Las Vegas |
| Firefighter | $46,060 | $59,280 | +29% in Las Vegas |
| Nurse Practitioner | $116,480 | $144,060 | +24% in Las Vegas |
| Carpenter | $50,760 | $62,380 | +23% in Las Vegas |
| Software Developer | $106,750 | $129,940 | +22% in Las Vegas |
Frequently asked questions
Is Chattanooga or Las Vegas cheaper to live in?
Chattanooga is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,537 a month there versus $1,806 in Las Vegas.
What salary do I need in Las Vegas to match $60,000 in Chattanooga?
About $65,741 a year gives the same standard of living in Las Vegas.
Where do people earn more, Chattanooga or Las Vegas?
The typical household earns $69,588 in Chattanooga and $79,676 in Las Vegas, 13% more in Las Vegas.