salaryChattanooga is 18% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Yonkers to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,537
$2,436
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,305
$2,060
💵 Families earn per year
$69,588
$90,108
🔑 Buying a house
$283,200
$501,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.5
107.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,265
$9,676
⚡ Electric bill per month
$139
$157
👥 People living there
185,783
209,978
Commute to work
18.5 min
35.6 min
College degree
36%
35.7%
Own their home
52.4%
46.2%
Below poverty line
19.1%
13.8%
Unemployment
5.4%
7.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Chattanooga for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Yonkers for higher incomes, less poverty.
Frequently asked questions
Is Chattanooga or Yonkers cheaper to live in?
Chattanooga is about 18% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,537 a month there versus $2,436 in Yonkers.
What salary do I need in Yonkers to match $60,000 in Chattanooga?
About $70,796 a year gives the same standard of living in Yonkers.
Where do people earn more, Chattanooga or Yonkers?
The typical household earns $69,588 in Chattanooga and $90,108 in Yonkers, 23% more in Yonkers.