Side-by-side
Birmingham vs Chattanooga
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Birmingham, AL56 | Chattanooga, TN61 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 56 | 61 |
| Affordability | 98 | 100 |
| Housing | 61 | 48 |
| Jobs | 37 | 54 |
| Safety | 2 | 15 |
| Climate | 100 | 100 |
| Amenities | 36 | 41 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,310 | $3,396 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $978 | $1,046 |
| Median home value | $130,000 | $290,000 |
| Median HH income | $42,000 | $55,000 |
| Unemployment | 3.5% | 3.4% |
| Population | 197K | 184K |
| Summer high / winter low | 91° / 34° | 89° / 31° |
| Sunny days / yr | 211 | 209 |