Head to head
Chattanooga, TN vs Shreveport, LA
Shreveport is cheaper — estimated essentials for a single person run about $75/mo less, and living comfortably there takes roughly $500 less in annual salary (taxes included).
| Metric | Chattanooga56 | Shreveport63 |
|---|---|---|
| Est. monthly cost (single) | $3,804 | $3,729 |
| Salary for comfort | $66,000/yr | $66,500/yr |
| Typical rent | $1,505 | $1,170 |
| Median home value | $259,200 | $178,100 |
| Median household income | $61,028 | $48,465 |
| Unemployment | 3.4% | 0.0% |
| Housing score | 52 | 62 |
| Jobs score | 58 | 56 |
| Safety score | 2 | 60 |
| Climate score | 100 | 67 |
| Amenities score | 26 | 15 |
| Population | 182.8K | 183.5K |
| Summer high / winter low | 84° / 27° | 93° / 36° |
Fit scores use the reference profile (single, $6,700/mo gross, default weights). Green marks the better value per row.
Chattanooga, TN
Shreveport, LA