salaryChattanooga is 10% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Tampa to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,537
$2,216
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,305
$1,886
💵 Families earn per year
$69,588
$81,400
🔑 Buying a house
$283,200
$420,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.5
100.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,265
$3,264
⚡ Electric bill per month
$139
$162
👥 People living there
185,783
401,618
Commute to work
18.5 min
24.8 min
College degree
36%
45.7%
Own their home
52.4%
50.3%
Below poverty line
19.1%
15.5%
Unemployment
5.4%
4.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Chattanooga for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Tampa for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Chattanooga | Tampa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,240 | $37,070 | +53% in Tampa |
| Police Officer | $51,330 | $75,710 | +47% in Tampa |
| Firefighter | $46,060 | $59,660 | +30% in Tampa |
| Software Developer | $106,750 | $130,450 | +22% in Tampa |
| Electrician | $72,330 | $57,450 | -21% in Tampa |
| Dental Hygienist | $83,460 | $95,870 | +15% in Tampa |
| Lawyer | $147,640 | $127,490 | -14% in Tampa |
| Market Research Analyst | $66,460 | $75,210 | +13% in Tampa |
Frequently asked questions
Is Chattanooga or Tampa cheaper to live in?
Chattanooga is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,537 a month there versus $2,216 in Tampa.
What salary do I need in Tampa to match $60,000 in Chattanooga?
About $66,183 a year gives the same standard of living in Tampa.
Where do people earn more, Chattanooga or Tampa?
The typical household earns $69,588 in Chattanooga and $81,400 in Tampa, 15% more in Tampa.