salaryChattanooga is 26% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Oakland to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,537
$2,511
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,305
$2,352
💵 Families earn per year
$69,588
$109,576
🔑 Buying a house
$283,200
$929,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.5
115.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,265
$8,575
⚡ Electric bill per month
$139
$127
👥 People living there
185,783
439,418
Commute to work
18.5 min
29.8 min
College degree
36%
48.7%
Own their home
52.4%
42.3%
Below poverty line
19.1%
13.4%
Unemployment
5.4%
6.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Chattanooga for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Oakland for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Chattanooga | Oakland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $51,330 | $132,000 | +157% in Oakland |
| Firefighter | $46,060 | $113,700 | +147% in Oakland |
| Registered Nurse | $79,770 | $186,610 | +134% in Oakland |
| Nurse Practitioner | $116,480 | $219,080 | +88% in Oakland |
| Market Research Analyst | $66,460 | $123,250 | +85% in Oakland |
| Dental Hygienist | $83,460 | $146,760 | +76% in Oakland |
| Carpenter | $50,760 | $89,200 | +76% in Oakland |
| Software Developer | $106,750 | $186,640 | +75% in Oakland |
Frequently asked questions
Is Chattanooga or Oakland cheaper to live in?
Chattanooga is about 26% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,537 a month there versus $2,511 in Oakland.
What salary do I need in Oakland to match $60,000 in Chattanooga?
About $75,842 a year gives the same standard of living in Oakland.
Where do people earn more, Chattanooga or Oakland?
The typical household earns $69,588 in Chattanooga and $109,576 in Oakland, 36% more in Oakland.