Side-by-side
Chattanooga vs Savannah vs Knoxville vs Richmond
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Chattanooga, TN56 | Savannah, GA54 | Knoxville, TN56 | Richmond, VA54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 56 | 54 | 56 | 54 |
| Affordability | 92 | 80 | 90 | 83 |
| Housing | 52 | 45 | 39 | 36 |
| Jobs | 58 | 60 | 64 | 59 |
| Safety | 2 | 7 | 3 | 11 |
| Climate | 100 | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Amenities | 26 | 30 | 33 | 26 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,804 | $4,194 | $4,000 | $4,059 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,279 | $1,536 | $1,475 | $1,430 |
| Median home value | $259,200 | $225,200 | $214,000 | $328,100 |
| Median HH income | $61,028 | $56,782 | $50,994 | $62,671 |
| Unemployment | 3.4% | 3.4% | 3.3% | 3.1% |
| Population | 182.8K | 147.5K | 193.7K | 227.6K |
| Summer high / winter low | 84° / 27° | 92° / 39° | 88° / 27° | 90° / 28° |
| Sunny days / yr | 209 | 216 | 205 | 210 |