Side-by-side
Richmond vs Chattanooga
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Richmond, VA54 | Chattanooga, TN56 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 54 | 56 |
| Affordability | 83 | 92 |
| Housing | 36 | 52 |
| Jobs | 59 | 58 |
| Safety | 11 | 2 |
| Climate | 100 | 100 |
| Amenities | 26 | 26 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,059 | $3,804 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,430 | $1,279 |
| Median home value | $328,100 | $259,200 |
| Median HH income | $62,671 | $61,028 |
| Unemployment | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Population | 227.6K | 182.8K |
| Summer high / winter low | 90° / 28° | 84° / 27° |
| Sunny days / yr | 210 | 209 |