salaryChattanooga is 10% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Spokane to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,537
$1,489
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,305
$1,351
💵 Families earn per year
$69,588
$75,564
🔑 Buying a house
$283,200
$363,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.5
100.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,265
$2,947
⚡ Electric bill per month
$139
$139
👥 People living there
185,783
230,293
Commute to work
18.5 min
20.6 min
College degree
36%
33.9%
Own their home
52.4%
58.8%
Below poverty line
19.1%
13.8%
Unemployment
5.4%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Chattanooga for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes, shorter commutes and 2 more.
- Pick Spokane for lower rent, higher incomes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Chattanooga | Spokane | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,240 | $48,560 | +100% in Spokane |
| Police Officer | $51,330 | $95,660 | +86% in Spokane |
| Firefighter | $46,060 | $83,310 | +81% in Spokane |
| Elementary School Teacher | $59,830 | $98,800 | +65% in Spokane |
| Registered Nurse | $79,770 | $111,750 | +40% in Spokane |
| Dental Hygienist | $83,460 | $116,690 | +40% in Spokane |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $58,580 | $78,950 | +35% in Spokane |
| Medical Assistant | $40,160 | $51,720 | +29% in Spokane |
Frequently asked questions
Is Chattanooga or Spokane cheaper to live in?
Chattanooga is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,537 a month there versus $1,489 in Spokane.
What salary do I need in Spokane to match $60,000 in Chattanooga?
About $65,827 a year gives the same standard of living in Spokane.
Where do people earn more, Chattanooga or Spokane?
The typical household earns $69,588 in Chattanooga and $75,564 in Spokane, 8% more in Spokane.