on $100k a year, leaving Shreveport
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 Shreveport, every month
A near-tie on cost. What separates Chattanooga is the life around the numbers.
a quick ledger.
$1,524/mo
17% more expensive than Shreveport(vs $1,308/mo)
0%
$250/mo less in state tax than Shreveport
vs 3% in Shreveport
$6,809/mo
$34 more than Shreveport
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$322k
83% more expensive than Shreveport
vs $176k in Shreveport
580k
vs 383k in Shreveport
field notes, weather & such.
167
pleasant days a year, in chattanooga.
Shreveport only manages 159 of those.
A real upgrade on things to do: 23.0× Shreveport's pace.
69/100
23% higher than Shreveport
vs 56/100 in Shreveport
Closest outdoor draw: Cumberland Trail, 12.2 mi.
82/100
61% higher than Shreveport
vs 51/100 in Shreveport
8
60% more than Shreveport
vs 5 nonstops in Shreveport
if chattanooga appeals, also worth a look:
