Alamo, TX vs Chattanooga, TN
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Alamo
74.8
#538 nationally
Chattanooga
69
#1258 nationally
Chattanooga leads in median household income ($52,891 vs $47,398). Alamo leads in cost of living index (83 vs 88). Chattanooga leads in average commute (21.8 min vs 23 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alamo, TX | Chattanooga, TN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.8 (#538) | 69 (#1258) |
| Population | 20,460 | 184,119 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $173,228 | $322,295 |
| Median Household Income | $47,398 | $52,891 |
| Average Commute | 23 min | 21.8 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 24.6 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 83 | 88 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.9 | R+13.1 |
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74.8 Score
Alamo, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$173,228
Population
20,460
Crime
High
Walk Score
32
Southwest
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D+
69 Score
Chattanooga, TN
Scenic City with gigabit fiber
Median Home
$322,295
Population
184,119
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
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Southeast
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