salaryChattanooga is 10% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Paradise to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,537
$1,532
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,305
$1,510
💵 Families earn per year
$69,588
$63,836
🔑 Buying a house
$283,200
$384,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.5
100.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,265
$1,553
⚡ Electric bill per month
$139
$142
👥 People living there
185,783
185,913
Commute to work
18.5 min
23.2 min
College degree
36%
24.1%
Own their home
52.4%
41.9%
Below poverty line
19.1%
17.6%
Unemployment
5.4%
9.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Chattanooga for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Paradise for lower rent, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Chattanooga | Paradise | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $51,330 | $77,750 | +51% in Paradise |
| Dental Hygienist | $83,460 | $109,210 | +31% in Paradise |
| Registered Nurse | $79,770 | $103,940 | +30% in Paradise |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $58,580 | $75,920 | +30% in Paradise |
| Firefighter | $46,060 | $59,280 | +29% in Paradise |
| Nurse Practitioner | $116,480 | $144,060 | +24% in Paradise |
| Carpenter | $50,760 | $62,380 | +23% in Paradise |
| Software Developer | $106,750 | $129,940 | +22% in Paradise |
Frequently asked questions
Is Chattanooga or Paradise cheaper to live in?
Chattanooga is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,537 a month there versus $1,532 in Paradise.
What salary do I need in Paradise to match $60,000 in Chattanooga?
About $65,741 a year gives the same standard of living in Paradise.
Where do people earn more, Chattanooga or Paradise?
The typical household earns $69,588 in Chattanooga and $63,836 in Paradise, 9% more in Chattanooga.