Side-by-side
Cary vs Chattanooga
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Cary, NC67 | Chattanooga, TN56 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 67 | 56 |
| Affordability | 84 | 92 |
| Housing | 77 | 52 |
| Jobs | 56 | 58 |
| Safety | 60 | 2 |
| Climate | 69 | 100 |
| Amenities | 47 | 26 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,054 | $3,804 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,509 | $1,279 |
| Median home value | $525,200 | $259,200 |
| Median HH income | $129,399 | $61,028 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% | 3.4% |
| Population | 176.7K | 182.8K |
| Summer high / winter low | 89° / 30° | 84° / 27° |
| Sunny days / yr | 0 | 209 |