salaryChattanooga is 5% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Nashville to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,537
$1,881
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,305
$1,652
💵 Families earn per year
$69,588
$83,445
🔑 Buying a house
$283,200
$413,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.5
96.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,265
$2,472
⚡ Electric bill per month
$139
$144
👥 People living there
185,783
690,130
Commute to work
18.5 min
24.7 min
College degree
36%
48%
Own their home
52.4%
52.4%
Below poverty line
19.1%
14.1%
Unemployment
5.4%
4.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Chattanooga for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Nashville for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Chattanooga | Nashville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $51,330 | $68,780 | +34% in Nashville |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,240 | $29,390 | +21% in Nashville |
| Software Developer | $106,750 | $126,610 | +19% in Nashville |
| HVAC Technician | $50,950 | $60,270 | +18% in Nashville |
| Operations Manager | $102,920 | $119,990 | +17% in Nashville |
| Market Research Analyst | $66,460 | $77,240 | +16% in Nashville |
| Dental Hygienist | $83,460 | $94,030 | +13% in Nashville |
| Electrician | $72,330 | $63,340 | -12% in Nashville |
Frequently asked questions
Is Chattanooga or Nashville cheaper to live in?
Chattanooga is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,537 a month there versus $1,881 in Nashville.
What salary do I need in Nashville to match $60,000 in Chattanooga?
About $63,197 a year gives the same standard of living in Nashville.
Where do people earn more, Chattanooga or Nashville?
The typical household earns $69,588 in Chattanooga and $83,445 in Nashville, 17% more in Nashville.