same $100k income, fresh start from Greenville
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 Greenville
Not a fortune, but real money. Chattanooga runs cheaper than Greenville month over month.
a quick ledger.
$1,524/mo
2% cheaper than Greenville(vs $1,551/mo)
0%
$542/mo less in state tax than Greenville
vs 6.5% in Greenville
$6,809/mo
$568 more than Greenville
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$322k
4% more expensive than Greenville
vs $311k in Greenville
580k
vs 975k in Greenville
field notes, weather & such.
167
pleasant days a year, in chattanooga.
Greenville has the edge here, logging 202 pleasant days a year.
A similar weekend lineup to Greenville.
69/100
0% lower than Greenville
vs 69/100 in Greenville
Closest outdoor draw: Cumberland Trail, 12.2 mi.
82/100
2% lower than Greenville
vs 84/100 in Greenville
8
60% fewer than Greenville
vs 20 nonstops in Greenville
same energy as chattanooga, different zip code:
