salaryChattanooga is 23% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Newark to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,537
$1,867
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,305
$1,573
💵 Families earn per year
$69,588
$56,147
🔑 Buying a house
$283,200
$373,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.5
112.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,265
$7,262
⚡ Electric bill per month
$139
$143
👥 People living there
185,783
310,178
Commute to work
18.5 min
32.6 min
College degree
36%
19.7%
Own their home
52.4%
24.4%
Below poverty line
19.1%
23.4%
Unemployment
5.4%
11.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Chattanooga for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 5 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Chattanooga | Newark | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $46,060 | $106,420 | +131% in Newark |
| Police Officer | $51,330 | $105,540 | +106% in Newark |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,240 | $47,610 | +96% in Newark |
| Elementary School Teacher | $59,830 | $96,900 | +62% in Newark |
| Software Developer | $106,750 | $166,830 | +56% in Newark |
| HVAC Technician | $50,950 | $77,990 | +53% in Newark |
| Operations Manager | $102,920 | $157,000 | +53% in Newark |
| Market Research Analyst | $66,460 | $100,520 | +51% in Newark |
Frequently asked questions
Is Chattanooga or Newark cheaper to live in?
Chattanooga is about 23% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,537 a month there versus $1,867 in Newark.
What salary do I need in Newark to match $60,000 in Chattanooga?
About $73,841 a year gives the same standard of living in Newark.
Where do people earn more, Chattanooga or Newark?
The typical household earns $69,588 in Chattanooga and $56,147 in Newark, 24% more in Chattanooga.