$100k a year, no longer in Indianapolis
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 Indianapolis
Chattanooga is the easier version of your monthly budget. Lower rent, lighter monthly outlay.
a quick ledger.
$1,524/mo
1% more expensive than Indianapolis(vs $1,511/mo)
0%
$250/mo less in state tax than Indianapolis
vs 3% in Indianapolis
$6,809/mo
$237 more than Indianapolis
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$322k
9% more expensive than Indianapolis
vs $296k in Indianapolis
580k
vs 2.1M in Indianapolis
field notes, weather & such.
167
pleasant days a year, in chattanooga.
Indianapolis edges ahead with 174 pleasant days.
74% fewer events than Indianapolis. The pace eases up.
69/100
11% higher than Indianapolis
vs 62/100 in Indianapolis
Closest outdoor draw: Cumberland Trail, 12.2 mi.
82/100
17% lower than Indianapolis
vs 99/100 in Indianapolis
8
77% fewer than Indianapolis
vs 35 nonstops in Indianapolis
in the same ballpark as chattanooga:
