$100k a year, no longer in Las Vegas
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
under Las Vegas, every month
Chattanooga is the easier version of your monthly budget. Lower rent, lighter monthly outlay.
a quick ledger.
$1,524/mo
12% cheaper than Las Vegas(vs $1,731/mo)
0%
vs 0% in Las Vegas
$6,809/mo
$207 more than Las Vegas
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$322k
29% cheaper than Las Vegas
vs $451k in Las Vegas
580k
vs 2.3M in Las Vegas
field notes, weather & such.
167
pleasant days a year, in chattanooga.
Las Vegas actually gets more: 210 pleasant days a year.
99% fewer events than Las Vegas. The pace eases up.
69/100
14% lower than Las Vegas
vs 80/100 in Las Vegas
Closest outdoor draw: Cumberland Trail, 12.2 mi.
82/100
0% lower than Las Vegas
vs 82/100 in Las Vegas
8
94% fewer than Las Vegas
vs 133 nonstops in Las Vegas
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