salaryChattanooga is 15% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Vancouver to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,537
$1,894
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,305
$1,788
💵 Families earn per year
$69,588
$87,723
🔑 Buying a house
$283,200
$462,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.5
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,265
$3,899
⚡ Electric bill per month
$139
$105
👥 People living there
185,783
195,300
Commute to work
18.5 min
23.2 min
College degree
36%
32.3%
Own their home
52.4%
50.8%
Below poverty line
19.1%
10.2%
Unemployment
5.4%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Chattanooga for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Vancouver for higher incomes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Chattanooga | Vancouver | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,240 | $54,780 | +126% in Vancouver |
| Police Officer | $51,330 | $97,200 | +89% in Vancouver |
| Firefighter | $46,060 | $85,170 | +85% in Vancouver |
| Plumber | $58,720 | $101,010 | +72% in Vancouver |
| Registered Nurse | $79,770 | $130,310 | +63% in Vancouver |
| Dental Hygienist | $83,460 | $123,100 | +47% in Vancouver |
| Software Developer | $106,750 | $156,000 | +46% in Vancouver |
| Electrician | $72,330 | $105,090 | +45% in Vancouver |
Frequently asked questions
Is Chattanooga or Vancouver cheaper to live in?
Chattanooga is about 15% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,537 a month there versus $1,894 in Vancouver.
What salary do I need in Vancouver to match $60,000 in Chattanooga?
About $69,156 a year gives the same standard of living in Vancouver.
Where do people earn more, Chattanooga or Vancouver?
The typical household earns $69,588 in Chattanooga and $87,723 in Vancouver, 21% more in Vancouver.