salaryChattanooga is 16% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Riverside to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,537
$2,420
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,305
$2,020
💵 Families earn per year
$69,588
$98,192
🔑 Buying a house
$283,200
$584,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.5
106.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,265
$3,428
⚡ Electric bill per month
$139
$163
👥 People living there
185,783
319,069
Commute to work
18.5 min
31.3 min
College degree
36%
25.7%
Own their home
52.4%
56.8%
Below poverty line
19.1%
12.2%
Unemployment
5.4%
6.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Chattanooga for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Riverside for higher incomes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Chattanooga | Riverside | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $51,330 | $101,870 | +98% in Riverside |
| Firefighter | $46,060 | $79,160 | +72% in Riverside |
| Registered Nurse | $79,770 | $133,940 | +68% in Riverside |
| Elementary School Teacher | $59,830 | $98,520 | +65% in Riverside |
| Nurse Practitioner | $116,480 | $169,920 | +46% in Riverside |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,240 | $34,800 | +44% in Riverside |
| Carpenter | $50,760 | $70,880 | +40% in Riverside |
| Physician Assistant | $121,600 | $165,490 | +36% in Riverside |
Frequently asked questions
Is Chattanooga or Riverside cheaper to live in?
Chattanooga is about 16% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,537 a month there versus $2,420 in Riverside.
What salary do I need in Riverside to match $60,000 in Chattanooga?
About $69,826 a year gives the same standard of living in Riverside.
Where do people earn more, Chattanooga or Riverside?
The typical household earns $69,588 in Chattanooga and $98,192 in Riverside, 29% more in Riverside.