Side-by-side
Boise vs Chattanooga
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Boise, ID58 | Chattanooga, TN56 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 58 | 56 |
| Affordability | 82 | 92 |
| Housing | 42 | 52 |
| Jobs | 65 | 58 |
| Safety | 17 | 2 |
| Climate | 100 | 100 |
| Amenities | 38 | 26 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,114 | $3,804 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,537 | $1,279 |
| Median home value | $456,000 | $259,200 |
| Median HH income | $81,308 | $61,028 |
| Unemployment | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Population | 235.7K | 182.8K |
| Summer high / winter low | 91° / 25° | 84° / 27° |
| Sunny days / yr | 234 | 209 |