with $100k coming in, swapping out of Albany
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
less monthly outlay than Albany
You'd feel the difference in Chattanooga. Not life-changing money, but real breathing room next to Albany.
a quick ledger.
$1,524/mo
7% cheaper than Albany(vs $1,643/mo)
0%
$487/mo less in state tax than Albany
vs 5.85% in Albany
$6,809/mo
$606 more than Albany
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$322k
11% cheaper than Albany
vs $361k in Albany
580k
vs 905k in Albany
field notes, weather & such.
167
pleasant days a year, in chattanooga.
Albany only logs 147 pleasant days.
On par with Albany for events and shows.
69/100
4% lower than Albany
vs 72/100 in Albany
Closest outdoor draw: Cumberland Trail, 12.2 mi.
82/100
10% lower than Albany
vs 91/100 in Albany
8
58% fewer than Albany
vs 19 nonstops in Albany
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