$100k a year, no longer in Columbus
changea dispatch from
chattanooga
TN
35.05°N
85.31°W
Chattanooga became the first city in the country to roll out gigabit fiber internet to every home (2010, via the municipal utility), which jump-started a tech and remote-work scene. Lookout Mountain rises right above town, with Ruby Falls' underground waterfall and Rock City's epic views. The Tennessee Riverwalk is gorgeous. The Choo Choo (old terminal turned hotel) is a fun stay.
the verdict
under Columbus, every month
Chattanooga is the easier version of your monthly budget. Lower rent, lighter monthly outlay.
a quick ledger.
$1,524/mo
1% more expensive than Columbus(vs $1,511/mo)
0%
$332/mo less in state tax than Columbus
vs 3.99% in Columbus
$6,809/mo
$319 more than Columbus
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$322k
8% cheaper than Columbus
vs $350k in Columbus
580k
vs 2.2M in Columbus
field notes, weather & such.
167
pleasant days a year, in chattanooga.
Columbus has the edge here, logging 171 pleasant days a year.
Noticeably quieter than Columbus. About 80% fewer events on a typical month.
69/100
21% higher than Columbus
vs 57/100 in Columbus
Closest outdoor draw: Cumberland Trail, 12.2 mi.
82/100
4% lower than Columbus
vs 85/100 in Columbus
8
75% fewer than Columbus
vs 32 nonstops in Columbus
in the same ballpark as chattanooga:
