salaryChattanooga is 7% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Richmond to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,537
$1,644
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,305
$1,520
💵 Families earn per year
$69,588
$69,657
🔑 Buying a house
$283,200
$353,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.5
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,265
$3,150
⚡ Electric bill per month
$139
$141
👥 People living there
185,783
229,359
Commute to work
18.5 min
21.7 min
College degree
36%
45.6%
Own their home
52.4%
43.5%
Below poverty line
19.1%
18.2%
Unemployment
5.4%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Chattanooga for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Richmond for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Chattanooga | Richmond | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,240 | $38,470 | +59% in Richmond |
| Firefighter | $46,060 | $60,790 | +32% in Richmond |
| Dental Hygienist | $83,460 | $104,250 | +25% in Richmond |
| Software Developer | $106,750 | $132,120 | +24% in Richmond |
| Market Research Analyst | $66,460 | $81,660 | +23% in Richmond |
| Police Officer | $51,330 | $62,720 | +22% in Richmond |
| Registered Nurse | $79,770 | $93,580 | +17% in Richmond |
| HVAC Technician | $50,950 | $59,130 | +16% in Richmond |
Frequently asked questions
Is Chattanooga or Richmond cheaper to live in?
Chattanooga is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,537 a month there versus $1,644 in Richmond.
What salary do I need in Richmond to match $60,000 in Chattanooga?
About $64,194 a year gives the same standard of living in Richmond.
Where do people earn more, Chattanooga or Richmond?
The typical household earns $69,588 in Chattanooga and $69,657 in Richmond, 0% more in Richmond.