$100k a year, no longer in Reno
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 Reno
Chattanooga is the easier version of your monthly budget. Lower rent, lighter monthly outlay.
a quick ledger.
$1,524/mo
20% cheaper than Reno(vs $1,908/mo)
0%
vs 0% in Reno
$6,809/mo
$384 more than Reno
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$322k
44% cheaper than Reno
vs $574k in Reno
580k
vs 565k in Reno
field notes, weather & such.
167
pleasant days a year, in chattanooga.
Reno edges ahead with 201 pleasant days.
Noticeably quieter than Reno. About 78% fewer events on a typical month.
69/100
3% lower than Reno
vs 71/100 in Reno
Closest outdoor draw: Cumberland Trail, 12.2 mi.
82/100
14% lower than Reno
vs 95/100 in Reno
8
38% fewer than Reno
vs 13 nonstops in Reno
same energy as chattanooga, different zip code:
