salaryChattanooga is 11% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Orlando to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,537
$1,955
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,305
$1,897
💵 Families earn per year
$69,588
$78,014
🔑 Buying a house
$283,200
$394,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.5
101.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,265
$3,213
⚡ Electric bill per month
$139
$164
👥 People living there
185,783
319,758
Commute to work
18.5 min
26.2 min
College degree
36%
42.5%
Own their home
52.4%
39.5%
Below poverty line
19.1%
14.7%
Unemployment
5.4%
5.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Chattanooga for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Orlando for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Chattanooga | Orlando | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,240 | $35,410 | +46% in Orlando |
| Electrician | $72,330 | $50,820 | -30% in Orlando |
| Police Officer | $51,330 | $63,010 | +23% in Orlando |
| Software Developer | $106,750 | $129,620 | +21% in Orlando |
| Truck Driver | $57,440 | $50,250 | -13% in Orlando |
| Nurse Practitioner | $116,480 | $130,640 | +12% in Orlando |
| Dental Hygienist | $83,460 | $92,560 | +11% in Orlando |
| Cashier | $28,440 | $31,330 | +10% in Orlando |
Frequently asked questions
Is Chattanooga or Orlando cheaper to live in?
Chattanooga is about 11% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,537 a month there versus $1,955 in Orlando.
What salary do I need in Orlando to match $60,000 in Chattanooga?
About $66,530 a year gives the same standard of living in Orlando.
Where do people earn more, Chattanooga or Orlando?
The typical household earns $69,588 in Chattanooga and $78,014 in Orlando, 11% more in Orlando.