on $100k a year, leaving Duluth
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
lighter monthly cost than Duluth
Chattanooga gives you room Duluth doesn't. Same gross salary, lower monthly cost of living.
a quick ledger.
$1,524/mo
2% cheaper than Duluth(vs $1,559/mo)
0%
$654/mo less in state tax than Duluth
vs 7.85% in Duluth
$6,809/mo
$689 more than Duluth
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$322k
28% more expensive than Duluth
vs $252k in Duluth
580k
vs 282k in Duluth
field notes, weather & such.
167
pleasant days a year, in chattanooga.
Duluth only manages 132 of those.
A similar weekend lineup to Duluth.
69/100
5% lower than Duluth
vs 73/100 in Duluth
Closest outdoor draw: Cumberland Trail, 12.2 mi.
82/100
165% higher than Duluth
vs 31/100 in Duluth
8
100% more than Duluth
vs 4 nonstops in Duluth
same energy as chattanooga, different zip code:
