salaryChattanooga is 22% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in San Diego to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,537
$3,011
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,305
$2,589
💵 Families earn per year
$69,588
$116,561
🔑 Buying a house
$283,200
$906,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.5
111.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,265
$5,945
⚡ Electric bill per month
$139
$131
👥 People living there
185,783
1,389,526
Commute to work
18.5 min
23.5 min
College degree
36%
51%
Own their home
52.4%
47.3%
Below poverty line
19.1%
11%
Unemployment
5.4%
6%
Bottom line
- Pick Chattanooga for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick San Diego for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Chattanooga | San Diego | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $51,330 | $110,400 | +115% in San Diego |
| Registered Nurse | $79,770 | $139,520 | +75% in San Diego |
| Elementary School Teacher | $59,830 | $97,000 | +62% in San Diego |
| Firefighter | $46,060 | $70,900 | +54% in San Diego |
| Software Developer | $106,750 | $163,270 | +53% in San Diego |
| Dental Hygienist | $83,460 | $123,790 | +48% in San Diego |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,240 | $35,850 | +48% in San Diego |
| HVAC Technician | $50,950 | $74,880 | +47% in San Diego |
Frequently asked questions
Is Chattanooga or San Diego cheaper to live in?
Chattanooga is about 22% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,537 a month there versus $3,011 in San Diego.
What salary do I need in San Diego to match $60,000 in Chattanooga?
About $73,397 a year gives the same standard of living in San Diego.
Where do people earn more, Chattanooga or San Diego?
The typical household earns $69,588 in Chattanooga and $116,561 in San Diego, 40% more in San Diego.