Considerations when moving from Nashville to Chattanooga

Cost of living: Nashville vs. Chattanooga

Nashville Chattanooga
Average rent cost $1,971 $1,475
Average home value $428,678 $302,565
Average income (per capita) $79,020 $60,164
Cost of living (single person) $3,108 $3,300
Cost of living (family of 4) $8,447 $4,350
Unemployment rate 4.5% 5.6%
  • Rent prices in Chattanooga are 25% lower than in Nashville.
  • Home prices in Chattanooga are 29.4% lower than in Nashville.
  • Income in Chattanooga is 23.9% lower than in Nashville.
  • The cost of living for a single person in Chattanooga is 6.2% higher than in Nashville.
  • The cost of living for a family in Chattanooga is 48.5% lower than in Nashville.
  • The unemployment rate in Chattanooga is 24.44% higher than in Nashville.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $3,185.33 in Chattanooga to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Nashville.

How life is different in Nashville vs. Chattanooga

Chattanooga Nashville
Population 181,099 689,447
Political leaning Republican 53.8-44.1 Republican 49-48
Summer high 89ยบF 89ยบF
Winter low 28ยบF 27ยบF
Annual rain 51" 49"
Annual snow 2" 4"
Crime index 53.89 49.1
  • The population of Chattanooga is approximately 74% lower than the population of Nashville.
  • In the last presidential election, Chattanooga voted Republican and Nashville voted Republican.
  • The average high in the summertime in Chattanooga is 89ยบF and in Nashville, itโ€™s 89ยบF.
  • During the coldest part of the year, Chattanooga reaches the temperature of 28ยบF and Nashville gets down to 27ยบF.
  • You can expect about 51 inches of annual rainfall in Chattanooga vs 49 inches of rainfall in Nashville.
  • In Chattanooga, it snows about 2 inches annually vs 4 inches of snow in Nashville.
  • Chattanooga has a higher crime rate than Nashville with a crime index of 53.89 vs 49.1.

Things to do in Chattanooga

Whether you prefer to be in the great outdoors, soak up some culture, or catch a live game, Chattanooga has plenty to offer:

Museums in Chattanoogatoggle

  • Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum
  • Creative Discovery Museum
  • Coker Museum - Honest Charley
  • Hunter Museum of American Art
  • International Towing and Recovery Museum
  • The Houston Museum of Decorative Arts

Parks in Chattanoogatoggle

  • Coolidge Park Tennessee
  • Riverpark Ross's Landing Park
  • Enterprise South Nature Park
  • Chickamauga Dam
  • Tennessee River Park
  • Miller Plaza Renaissance Park
  • The Main Terrain
  • Park Boynton Park

Sports Teams in Chattanoogatoggle

  • Chattanooga Lookouts (Southern League)
  • Chattanooga Red Wolves SC (USL League One)

Universities in Chattanoogatoggle

  • University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
  • Chattanooga State Community College
  • Tennessee Temple University
  • University of Tennessee -College of Medicine
  • Richmont Graduate University
  • Virginia College

FAQ

How much does it cost to hire a professional moving company from Nashville to Chattanooga?toggle

To ship furniture from Nashville to Chattanooga with a mover will cost between $704 and $3,015. The cost to move a two- to three-bedroom home will range from $1,395โ€“$4,196, and a four-bedroom move or bigger move from Nashville to Chattanooga will cost from $2,023โ€“$5,530.

How much are moving container companies from Nashville to Chattanooga?toggle

Moving containers from Nashville to Chattanooga will cost you $607 to $1,451 for a studio or one-bedroom home. For a two- to three-bedroom move, moving containers can cost $1,043 to $2,107. A larger home will cost $1,482 to $2,433.

How much is a moving truck from Nashville to Chattanooga?toggle

Renting a moving truck is usually the cheapest option, but it requires you to do all of the driving and labor; these estimates include the estimated fuel cost:

Moving a studio or one-bedroom apartment in a rental truck will cost around $174 to $281. A larger move will cost $173 to $314, and a four-bedroom or larger move from Nashville to Chattanooga costs from $228 to $389.

How far in advance should I book Nashville-to-Chattanooga movers?toggle

Ideally, you should book your move from Nashville to Chattanooga at least two months in advance. If youโ€™re moving during the busy summer months, itโ€™s best to book your movers at least three months ahead of your move. The sooner you reserve your Nashville-to-Chattanooga movers, the better the chance youโ€™ll get the most affordable rates and secure the exact moving date you need. Some movers even offer early-bird discounts for advance reservations.

What time of year is the cheapest to move to Chattanooga?toggle

The cheapest time of year to move to Chattanooga is between early October and late April. This period of time is outside of the moving industryโ€™s peak season (Mayโ€“September), which means demand โ€” and therefore pricing โ€” will typically be lower. A majority of all U.S. moves happen between May and August, so staying outside the busy summer months will help you save money.

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