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, NC84 | Chattanooga, TN60 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 84 | 60 |
| Affordability | 81 | 91 |
| Housing | 78 | 55 |
| Jobs | 90 | 57 |
| Safety | 97 | 20 |
| Climate | 100 | 100 |
| Amenities | 45 | 26 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,229 | $3,883 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,596 | $1,263 |
| Median home value | $525,200 | $259,200 |
| Median HH income | $129,399 | $61,028 |
| Unemployment | 2.9% | 4.0% |
| Population | 176.7K | 182.8K |
| Summer high / winter low | 90° / 31° | 90° / 31° |
| Sunny days / yr | 228 | 214 |