same $100k income, fresh start from Lakeland
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 Lakeland
Not a fortune, but real money. Chattanooga runs cheaper than Lakeland month over month.
a quick ledger.
$1,524/mo
17% cheaper than Lakeland(vs $1,834/mo)
0%
vs 0% in Lakeland
$6,809/mo
$310 more than Lakeland
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$322k
7% more expensive than Lakeland
vs $301k in Lakeland
580k
vs 818k in Lakeland
field notes, weather & such.
167
pleasant days a year, in chattanooga.
Lakeland edges ahead with 206 pleasant days.
A real upgrade on things to do: 1.9× Lakeland's pace.
69/100
44% higher than Lakeland
vs 48/100 in Lakeland
Closest outdoor draw: Cumberland Trail, 12.2 mi.
82/100
24% higher than Lakeland
vs 66/100 in Lakeland
8
88% fewer than Lakeland
vs 68 nonstops in Lakeland
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