$100k salary, packing up from Spokane
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
the monthly cost of moving past Spokane
A small premium for Chattanooga. Worth it only if the rest of the city earns it back.
a quick ledger.
$1,524/mo
0% more expensive than Spokane(vs $1,520/mo)
0%
vs 0% in Spokane
$6,809/mo
$4 less than Spokane
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$322k
23% cheaper than Spokane
vs $420k in Spokane
580k
vs 600k in Spokane
field notes, weather & such.
167
pleasant days a year, in chattanooga.
Spokane only manages 164 of those.
38% fewer events than Spokane. The pace eases up.
69/100
15% lower than Spokane
vs 81/100 in Spokane
Closest outdoor draw: Cumberland Trail, 12.2 mi.
82/100
10% lower than Spokane
vs 91/100 in Spokane
8
20% fewer than Spokane
vs 10 nonstops in Spokane
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