salaryChattanooga is 7% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Raleigh to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,537
$1,822
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,305
$1,658
💵 Families earn per year
$69,588
$92,099
🔑 Buying a house
$283,200
$415,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.5
98.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,265
$3,048
⚡ Electric bill per month
$139
$133
👥 People living there
185,783
481,031
Commute to work
18.5 min
23 min
College degree
36%
54%
Own their home
52.4%
50.7%
Below poverty line
19.1%
11.9%
Unemployment
5.4%
4.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Chattanooga for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Raleigh for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Chattanooga | Raleigh | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,240 | $34,860 | +44% in Raleigh |
| Police Officer | $51,330 | $65,860 | +28% in Raleigh |
| Software Developer | $106,750 | $132,770 | +24% in Raleigh |
| Electrician | $72,330 | $56,800 | -21% in Raleigh |
| Market Research Analyst | $66,460 | $78,980 | +19% in Raleigh |
| Dental Hygienist | $83,460 | $98,800 | +18% in Raleigh |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $93,350 | $108,480 | +16% in Raleigh |
| HVAC Technician | $50,950 | $58,900 | +16% in Raleigh |
Frequently asked questions
Is Chattanooga or Raleigh cheaper to live in?
Chattanooga is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,537 a month there versus $1,822 in Raleigh.
What salary do I need in Raleigh to match $60,000 in Chattanooga?
About $64,391 a year gives the same standard of living in Raleigh.
Where do people earn more, Chattanooga or Raleigh?
The typical household earns $69,588 in Chattanooga and $92,099 in Raleigh, 24% more in Raleigh.