salaryChattanooga is 22% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Tacoma to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,537
$1,944
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,305
$1,883
💵 Families earn per year
$69,588
$92,626
🔑 Buying a house
$283,200
$479,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.5
111.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,265
$4,482
⚡ Electric bill per month
$139
$148
👥 People living there
185,783
222,758
Commute to work
18.5 min
28.8 min
College degree
36%
34.5%
Own their home
52.4%
55.8%
Below poverty line
19.1%
12.4%
Unemployment
5.4%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Chattanooga for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Tacoma for higher incomes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Chattanooga | Tacoma | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,240 | $57,280 | +136% in Tacoma |
| Police Officer | $51,330 | $115,120 | +124% in Tacoma |
| Firefighter | $46,060 | $101,090 | +119% in Tacoma |
| Elementary School Teacher | $59,830 | $102,920 | +72% in Tacoma |
| Plumber | $58,720 | $95,230 | +62% in Tacoma |
| Registered Nurse | $79,770 | $128,260 | +61% in Tacoma |
| Dental Hygienist | $83,460 | $133,740 | +60% in Tacoma |
| HVAC Technician | $50,950 | $80,100 | +57% in Tacoma |
Frequently asked questions
Is Chattanooga or Tacoma cheaper to live in?
Chattanooga is about 22% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,537 a month there versus $1,944 in Tacoma.
What salary do I need in Tacoma to match $60,000 in Chattanooga?
About $72,903 a year gives the same standard of living in Tacoma.
Where do people earn more, Chattanooga or Tacoma?
The typical household earns $69,588 in Chattanooga and $92,626 in Tacoma, 25% more in Tacoma.