Side-by-side
Chattanooga vs Durham vs Knoxville vs Baton Rouge
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Chattanooga, TN60 | Durham, NC63 | Knoxville, TN62 | Baton Rouge, LA55 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 60 | 63 | 62 | 55 |
| Affordability | 91 | 83 | 92 | 91 |
| Housing | 55 | 56 | 42 | 46 |
| Jobs | 57 | 65 | 64 | 47 |
| Safety | 20 | 35 | 31 | 9 |
| Climate | 100 | 100 | 100 | 95 |
| Amenities | 26 | 28 | 33 | 35 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,883 | $4,138 | $3,787 | $3,819 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,263 | $1,507 | $1,184 | $1,064 |
| Median home value | $259,200 | $355,300 | $214,000 | $224,500 |
| Median HH income | $61,028 | $79,234 | $50,994 | $49,944 |
| Unemployment | 4.0% | 3.2% | 3.7% | 5.3% |
| Population | 182.8K | 288.5K | 193.7K | 223.7K |
| Summer high / winter low | 90° / 31° | 90° / 31° | 88° / 29° | 92° / 41° |
| Sunny days / yr | 214 | 228 | 212 | 227 |