salaryChattanooga is 13% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Phoenix to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,537
$1,893
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,305
$1,729
💵 Families earn per year
$69,588
$87,717
🔑 Buying a house
$283,200
$420,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.5
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,265
$1,850
⚡ Electric bill per month
$139
$181
👥 People living there
185,783
1,642,323
Commute to work
18.5 min
25.6 min
College degree
36%
33.6%
Own their home
52.4%
57.3%
Below poverty line
19.1%
13.7%
Unemployment
5.4%
5%
Bottom line
- Pick Chattanooga for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Phoenix for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Chattanooga | Phoenix | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,240 | $47,530 | +96% in Phoenix |
| Police Officer | $51,330 | $85,050 | +66% in Phoenix |
| Firefighter | $46,060 | $61,780 | +34% in Phoenix |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $58,580 | $78,080 | +33% in Phoenix |
| Registered Nurse | $79,770 | $100,830 | +26% in Phoenix |
| Software Developer | $106,750 | $131,750 | +23% in Phoenix |
| Dental Hygienist | $83,460 | $102,520 | +23% in Phoenix |
| Cashier | $28,440 | $34,920 | +23% in Phoenix |
Frequently asked questions
Is Chattanooga or Phoenix cheaper to live in?
Chattanooga is about 13% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,537 a month there versus $1,893 in Phoenix.
What salary do I need in Phoenix to match $60,000 in Chattanooga?
About $67,775 a year gives the same standard of living in Phoenix.
Where do people earn more, Chattanooga or Phoenix?
The typical household earns $69,588 in Chattanooga and $87,717 in Phoenix, 21% more in Phoenix.