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    Chattanooga

    United States, North America
    0.2M people
    America/New_York
    English
    Chattanooga cityscape
    City
    Southeast US

    Chattanooga

    Chattanooga is a city in southeastern Tennessee, known for its revitalized downtown, outdoor recreation opportunities, and thriving arts and culture scene.

    Outdoor Recreation
    Arts & Culture
    Safety
    85
    Security
    Cost
    88
    Living costs
    Healthcare
    88
    Medical
    24°
    L: 12°
    Best time to visitSpring
    Annual rainfall
    1200mm

    Cost of Living

    88
    Overall Cost
    75
    Rent Index
    92
    Groceries
    85
    Restaurants

    Monthly Rent (USD)

    1 Bedroom
    $1,200
    City center
    3 Bedroom
    $1,800
    City center
    Cost vs Global Average38% higher

    Healthcare System

    Quality Index
    Healthcare excellence
    88
    Excellent
    Excellent88
    0255075100
    Cost Index
    Healthcare affordability
    90
    Expensive
    Excellent90
    0255075100

    System Overview

    System Type
    Private/Public Mix
    Emergency Number
    911
    Hospital Density
    25
    per 100k people
    Life Expectancy
    Health Indicator
    77
    years
    Compared to global average (73 years)
    Excellent91
    0255075100
    Good health outcomes

    Education & Family

    INTERNATIONAL
    5
    Schools
    MONTHLY
    $1,000
    Childcare

    Quality Scores

    Education Quality
    Schools and universities
    85
    Excellent
    Family Friendliness
    Child-friendly environment
    82
    Excellent

    Major Universities

    University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
    Higher education institution

    Mobility & Transportation

    Public Transport
    Quality & coverage
    65
    Good
    Good65
    0255075100
    Walkability
    Pedestrian-friendly
    70
    Good
    Good70
    0255075100
    Traffic Congestion
    Moderate
    50 Index
    Average50
    0255075100

    Transportation Costs

    Public Transport
    $40
    per month
    Fuel
    $0.8
    per liter
    Taxi
    $2.5
    per km

    Universities

    University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
    Nearby location

    Airports

    Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA)
    Nearby location

    Work & Economy
    🌐

    AVERAGE
    $55K
    Annual Salary
    SPEED
    100
    Mbps Internet
    SPACES
    15
    Coworking

    Work Environment Scores

    Job Market
    Professional opportunities
    78
    out of 100
    Good78
    0255075100
    Startup Ecosystem
    Professional opportunities
    70
    out of 100
    Good70
    0255075100
    Business Freedom
    Professional opportunities
    88
    out of 100
    Excellent88
    0255075100
    Work-Life Balance
    Average work hours per week
    40h

    Lifestyle & Culture

    Overall Culture Score

    Arts, heritage & cultural richness

    Excellent
    80
    Excellent80
    0255075100
    Cultural Diversity
    Multicultural environment
    70
    Good70
    0255075100
    Food Scene
    Restaurant quality & variety
    85
    Excellent85
    0255075100
    Entertainment
    Arts, events & activities
    78
    Good78
    0255075100
    Nightlife
    Bars, clubs & evening scene
    72
    Good72
    0255075100

    Language & Integration

    English Proficiency
    High
    98
    Excellent98
    0255075100
    Language Barrier
    Low
    2
    Bad2
    0255075100

    Expat Community

    Community Size
    Small
    Integration Score
    75
    Good75
    0255075100

    Environment & Health

    HEALTHCARE
    88
    Health Index
    LIFESPAN
    77
    Years
    HOSPITALS
    25
    Per 100K

    Environmental Quality

    Air Quality
    Clean air quality
    35
    Fair
    Poor35
    0255075100
    Green Spaces
    Parks and nature access
    80
    Excellent
    Excellent80
    0255075100
    Noise Levels
    Peaceful environment
    60
    Good
    Average60
    0255075100
    Air Quality Index
    Moderate air quality
    65

    Transportation & Mobility

    MONTHLY
    $40
    Public Transport
    PER LITER
    $0.80
    Fuel Cost
    PER KM
    $2.50
    Taxi Rate

    Mobility Scores

    Public Transport
    Buses, trains, metro
    65
    Good
    Walkability
    Pedestrian friendly
    70
    Good
    Traffic Flow
    Commute efficiency
    50
    Fair

    Nearby Airports

    Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA)

    Location

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    Key Statistics

    0.2M
    Population
    88
    Cost Index
    100 Mbps
    Internet
    $1.2K
    1BR Rent
    65
    Transport
    $55K
    Avg Salary

    Quality of Life
    Small expat community

    82
    Overall Quality Score
    Excellent quality of life
    Overall Quality
    Life satisfaction
    82
    Excellent
    Excellent82
    0255075100
    Cultural Diversity
    Multicultural environment
    70
    Very Good
    Good70
    0255075100
    Food Scene
    Restaurants and cuisine
    85
    Outstanding
    Excellent85
    0255075100
    Entertainment
    Nightlife and activities
    78
    Excellent
    Good78
    0255075100
    English Proficiency
    Language accessibility
    98
    Outstanding
    Excellent98
    0255075100
    Expat Integration
    Community inclusion
    75
    Excellent
    Good75
    0255075100
    Cultural Scene
    Rich cultural diversity with 70/100 score
    Food Culture
    Vibrant dining scene rated 85/100
    Entertainment
    78/100 entertainment options

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