salaryChattanooga is 13% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Mesa to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,537
$1,826
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,305
$1,712
💵 Families earn per year
$69,588
$89,248
🔑 Buying a house
$283,200
$408,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.5
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,265
$1,604
⚡ Electric bill per month
$139
$168
👥 People living there
185,783
511,764
Commute to work
18.5 min
24.7 min
College degree
36%
32.5%
Own their home
52.4%
64.4%
Below poverty line
19.1%
10.3%
Unemployment
5.4%
4.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Chattanooga for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Mesa for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Chattanooga | Mesa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,240 | $47,530 | +96% in Mesa |
| Police Officer | $51,330 | $85,050 | +66% in Mesa |
| Firefighter | $46,060 | $61,780 | +34% in Mesa |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $58,580 | $78,080 | +33% in Mesa |
| Registered Nurse | $79,770 | $100,830 | +26% in Mesa |
| Software Developer | $106,750 | $131,750 | +23% in Mesa |
| Dental Hygienist | $83,460 | $102,520 | +23% in Mesa |
| Cashier | $28,440 | $34,920 | +23% in Mesa |
Frequently asked questions
Is Chattanooga or Mesa cheaper to live in?
Chattanooga is about 13% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,537 a month there versus $1,826 in Mesa.
What salary do I need in Mesa to match $60,000 in Chattanooga?
About $67,775 a year gives the same standard of living in Mesa.
Where do people earn more, Chattanooga or Mesa?
The typical household earns $69,588 in Chattanooga and $89,248 in Mesa, 22% more in Mesa.