salaryChattanooga is 25% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Miami to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,537
$2,538
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,305
$1,983
💵 Families earn per year
$69,588
$67,365
🔑 Buying a house
$283,200
$518,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.5
114.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,265
$4,586
⚡ Electric bill per month
$139
$133
👥 People living there
185,783
459,745
Commute to work
18.5 min
27.3 min
College degree
36%
37.4%
Own their home
52.4%
30.8%
Below poverty line
19.1%
19.4%
Unemployment
5.4%
5.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Chattanooga for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 3 more.
- Pick Miami for a more educated workforce, lower unemployment.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Chattanooga | Miami | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $46,060 | $75,710 | +64% in Miami |
| Police Officer | $51,330 | $79,840 | +56% in Miami |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,240 | $36,070 | +49% in Miami |
| Software Developer | $106,750 | $132,650 | +24% in Miami |
| Electrician | $72,330 | $58,630 | -19% in Miami |
| Market Research Analyst | $66,460 | $78,990 | +19% in Miami |
| Registered Nurse | $79,770 | $91,380 | +15% in Miami |
| HVAC Technician | $50,950 | $58,040 | +14% in Miami |
Frequently asked questions
Is Chattanooga or Miami cheaper to live in?
Chattanooga is about 25% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,537 a month there versus $2,538 in Miami.
What salary do I need in Miami to match $60,000 in Chattanooga?
About $74,885 a year gives the same standard of living in Miami.
Where do people earn more, Chattanooga or Miami?
The typical household earns $69,588 in Chattanooga and $67,365 in Miami, 3% more in Chattanooga.