salaryChattanooga is 21% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in San Jose to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,537
$3,046
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,305
$2,897
💵 Families earn per year
$69,588
$157,922
🔑 Buying a house
$283,200
$1,233,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.5
110.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,265
$9,393
⚡ Electric bill per month
$139
$168
👥 People living there
185,783
990,138
Commute to work
18.5 min
27.3 min
College degree
36%
47.3%
Own their home
52.4%
55.8%
Below poverty line
19.1%
8.1%
Unemployment
5.4%
5.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Chattanooga for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick San Jose for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Chattanooga | San Jose | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $46,060 | $152,100 | +230% in San Jose |
| Registered Nurse | $79,770 | $216,740 | +172% in San Jose |
| Police Officer | $51,330 | $136,140 | +165% in San Jose |
| Market Research Analyst | $66,460 | $141,960 | +114% in San Jose |
| Lawyer | $147,640 | $301,320 | +104% in San Jose |
| Software Developer | $106,750 | $213,110 | +100% in San Jose |
| Nurse Practitioner | $116,480 | $231,560 | +99% in San Jose |
| Physician Assistant | $121,600 | $223,640 | +84% in San Jose |
Frequently asked questions
Is Chattanooga or San Jose cheaper to live in?
Chattanooga is about 21% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,537 a month there versus $3,046 in San Jose.
What salary do I need in San Jose to match $60,000 in Chattanooga?
About $72,437 a year gives the same standard of living in San Jose.
Where do people earn more, Chattanooga or San Jose?
The typical household earns $69,588 in Chattanooga and $157,922 in San Jose, 56% more in San Jose.