$100k a year, no longer in Manchester
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 Manchester, every month
Chattanooga is the easier version of your monthly budget. Lower rent, lighter monthly outlay.
a quick ledger.
$1,524/mo
27% cheaper than Manchester(vs $2,092/mo)
0%
vs 0% in Manchester
$6,809/mo
$568 more than Manchester
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$322k
41% cheaper than Manchester
vs $548k in Manchester
580k
vs 427k in Manchester
field notes, weather & such.
167
pleasant days a year, in chattanooga.
Manchester only logs 154 pleasant days.
1.5× the events of Manchester, and the calendar shows it.
69/100
11% higher than Manchester
vs 62/100 in Manchester
Closest outdoor draw: Cumberland Trail, 12.2 mi.
82/100
16% lower than Manchester
vs 98/100 in Manchester
8
38% fewer than Manchester
vs 13 nonstops in Manchester
cities that play in chattanooga's register:
