salaryChattanooga is 15% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Portland to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,537
$1,874
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,305
$1,915
💵 Families earn per year
$69,588
$98,056
🔑 Buying a house
$283,200
$581,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.5
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,265
$5,743
⚡ Electric bill per month
$139
$106
👥 People living there
185,783
641,165
Commute to work
18.5 min
24.1 min
College degree
36%
53.8%
Own their home
52.4%
52%
Below poverty line
19.1%
12.7%
Unemployment
5.4%
5.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Chattanooga for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Portland for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Chattanooga | Portland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,240 | $54,780 | +126% in Portland |
| Police Officer | $51,330 | $97,200 | +89% in Portland |
| Firefighter | $46,060 | $85,170 | +85% in Portland |
| Plumber | $58,720 | $101,010 | +72% in Portland |
| Registered Nurse | $79,770 | $130,310 | +63% in Portland |
| Dental Hygienist | $83,460 | $123,100 | +47% in Portland |
| Software Developer | $106,750 | $156,000 | +46% in Portland |
| Electrician | $72,330 | $105,090 | +45% in Portland |
Frequently asked questions
Is Chattanooga or Portland cheaper to live in?
Chattanooga is about 15% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,537 a month there versus $1,874 in Portland.
What salary do I need in Portland to match $60,000 in Chattanooga?
About $69,156 a year gives the same standard of living in Portland.
Where do people earn more, Chattanooga or Portland?
The typical household earns $69,588 in Chattanooga and $98,056 in Portland, 29% more in Portland.