on $100k a year, leaving Lincoln
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 Lincoln
Chattanooga gives you room Lincoln doesn't. Same gross salary, lower monthly cost of living.
a quick ledger.
$1,524/mo
16% more expensive than Lincoln(vs $1,311/mo)
0%
$487/mo less in state tax than Lincoln
vs 5.84% in Lincoln
$6,809/mo
$273 more than Lincoln
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$322k
7% more expensive than Lincoln
vs $302k in Lincoln
580k
vs 344k in Lincoln
field notes, weather & such.
167
pleasant days a year, in chattanooga.
Lincoln barely cracks 152 pleasant ones.
Comparable to Lincoln for events and concerts.
69/100
30% higher than Lincoln
vs 53/100 in Lincoln
Closest outdoor draw: Cumberland Trail, 12.2 mi.
82/100
9% higher than Lincoln
vs 75/100 in Lincoln
8
167% more than Lincoln
vs 3 nonstops in Lincoln
if chattanooga appeals, also worth a look:
