Median Home PriceBETTER
$347,462.88
Median RentBETTER
$1,500.05/mo
Price-to-Rent RatioBETTER
19.3
Property Tax RateTIE
0.71%
Price Change (1Y)BETTER
-0.3%
Break-Even YearsTIE
N/A
10-Year Wealth DifferenceBETTER
−$190,436
Median Home Price
$429,291.95
Median Rent
$1,779.5/mo
Price-to-Rent Ratio
20.1
Property Tax RateTIE
0.71%
Price Change (1Y)
-1.8%
Break-Even YearsTIE
N/A
10-Year Wealth Difference
−$241,386
Key Differences
Home Prices
Chattanooga's median home price of $347,462.88 is lower than Nashville's $429,291.95 by 19%.
Monthly Rent
Renting in Chattanooga costs $1,500.05/mo compared to $1,779.5/mo in Nashville—a difference of $279.45/mo.
Buy vs Rent Verdict
Both cities currently favor renting.
Break-Even Timeline
Break-even analysis varies based on market conditions in each city.