salaryChattanooga is 16% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Ontario to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,537
$2,618
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,305
$2,120
💵 Families earn per year
$69,588
$95,923
🔑 Buying a house
$283,200
$607,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.5
106.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,265
$3,638
⚡ Electric bill per month
$139
$134
👥 People living there
185,783
180,547
Commute to work
18.5 min
31.5 min
College degree
36%
22.5%
Own their home
52.4%
58%
Below poverty line
19.1%
12.4%
Unemployment
5.4%
6.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Chattanooga for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Ontario for higher incomes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Chattanooga | Ontario | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $51,330 | $101,870 | +98% in Ontario |
| Firefighter | $46,060 | $79,160 | +72% in Ontario |
| Registered Nurse | $79,770 | $133,940 | +68% in Ontario |
| Elementary School Teacher | $59,830 | $98,520 | +65% in Ontario |
| Nurse Practitioner | $116,480 | $169,920 | +46% in Ontario |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,240 | $34,800 | +44% in Ontario |
| Carpenter | $50,760 | $70,880 | +40% in Ontario |
| Physician Assistant | $121,600 | $165,490 | +36% in Ontario |
Frequently asked questions
Is Chattanooga or Ontario cheaper to live in?
Chattanooga is about 16% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,537 a month there versus $2,618 in Ontario.
What salary do I need in Ontario to match $60,000 in Chattanooga?
About $69,826 a year gives the same standard of living in Ontario.
Where do people earn more, Chattanooga or Ontario?
The typical household earns $69,588 in Chattanooga and $95,923 in Ontario, 27% more in Ontario.