Head to head
Chattanooga, TN vs Fort Lauderdale, FL
Chattanooga is cheaper — estimated essentials for a single person run about $1,461/mo less, and living comfortably there takes roughly $30,000 less in annual salary (taxes included).
| Metric | Chattanooga56 | Fort Lauderdale52 |
|---|---|---|
| Est. monthly cost (single) | $3,804 | $5,265 |
| Salary for comfort | $66,000/yr | $96,000/yr |
| Typical rent | $1,505 | $2,794 |
| Median home value | $259,200 | $455,600 |
| Median household income | $61,028 | $79,935 |
| Unemployment | 3.4% | 0.0% |
| Housing score | 52 | 18 |
| Jobs score | 58 | 56 |
| Safety score | 2 | 60 |
| Climate score | 100 | 62 |
| Amenities score | 26 | 55 |
| Population | 182.8K | 183K |
| Summer high / winter low | 84° / 27° | 90° / 59° |
Fit scores use the reference profile (single, $6,700/mo gross, default weights). Green marks the better value per row.
Chattanooga, TN
Fort Lauderdale, FL