salaryChattanooga is 6% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Rochester to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,537
$1,331
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,305
$1,281
💵 Families earn per year
$69,588
$50,919
🔑 Buying a house
$283,200
$139,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.5
97.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,265
$3,152
⚡ Electric bill per month
$139
$155
👥 People living there
185,783
208,772
Commute to work
18.5 min
19.3 min
College degree
36%
30%
Own their home
52.4%
38.1%
Below poverty line
19.1%
27.8%
Unemployment
5.4%
7.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Chattanooga for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
- Pick Rochester for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Chattanooga | Rochester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $46,060 | $89,120 | +93% in Rochester |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,240 | $45,310 | +87% in Rochester |
| Police Officer | $51,330 | $92,920 | +81% in Rochester |
| Plumber | $58,720 | $73,580 | +25% in Rochester |
| HVAC Technician | $50,950 | $63,570 | +25% in Rochester |
| Cashier | $28,440 | $33,850 | +19% in Rochester |
| Carpenter | $50,760 | $59,490 | +17% in Rochester |
| Market Research Analyst | $66,460 | $77,170 | +16% in Rochester |
Frequently asked questions
Is Chattanooga or Rochester cheaper to live in?
Chattanooga is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,537 a month there versus $1,331 in Rochester.
What salary do I need in Rochester to match $60,000 in Chattanooga?
About $63,655 a year gives the same standard of living in Rochester.
Where do people earn more, Chattanooga or Rochester?
The typical household earns $69,588 in Chattanooga and $50,919 in Rochester, 37% more in Chattanooga.