Chattanooga, TN vs Downey, CA
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.
Chattanooga
69
#1258 nationally
Downey
61.3
#1911 nationally
Downey leads in walk score (61 vs 32). Chattanooga leads in cost of living index (88 vs 165). Downey leads in median household income ($84,236 vs $52,891).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chattanooga, TN | Downey, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69 (#1258) | 61.3 (#1911) |
| Population | 184,119 | 108,816 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $322,295 | $885,146 |
| Median Household Income | $52,891 | $84,236 |
| Average Commute | 21.8 min | 31.3 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 61 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 12.3 |
| School Rating | 5.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 165 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.1 | D+32.9 |
D+
69 Score
Chattanooga, TN
Scenic City with gigabit fiber
Median Home
$322,295
Population
184,119
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Southeast
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D-
61.3 Score
Downey, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$885,146
Population
108,816
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
61
Pacific
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