on $100k a year, leaving Richmond
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 Richmond
Chattanooga gives you room Richmond doesn't. Same gross salary, lower monthly cost of living.
a quick ledger.
$1,524/mo
10% cheaper than Richmond(vs $1,691/mo)
0%
$479/mo less in state tax than Richmond
vs 5.75% in Richmond
$6,809/mo
$646 more than Richmond
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$322k
18% cheaper than Richmond
vs $394k in Richmond
580k
vs 1.4M in Richmond
field notes, weather & such.
167
pleasant days a year, in chattanooga.
Richmond has the edge here, logging 172 pleasant days a year.
Noticeably quieter than Richmond. About 60% fewer events on a typical month.
69/100
6% higher than Richmond
vs 65/100 in Richmond
Closest outdoor draw: Cumberland Trail, 12.2 mi.
82/100
19% higher than Richmond
vs 69/100 in Richmond
8
58% fewer than Richmond
vs 19 nonstops in Richmond
in the same ballpark as chattanooga:
