Chattanooga, TN vs El Centro, 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
El Centro
70
#1141 nationally
El Centro leads in walk score (51 vs 32). Chattanooga leads in cost of living index (88 vs 111). El Centro leads in median household income ($54,922 vs $52,891).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chattanooga, TN | El Centro, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69 (#1258) | 70 (#1141) |
| Population | 184,119 | 43,772 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $322,295 | $396,150 |
| Median Household Income | $52,891 | $54,922 |
| Average Commute | 21.8 min | 21.6 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 51 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 9.0 |
| School Rating | 5.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.1 | R+0.9 |
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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C-
70 Score
El Centro, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$396,150
Population
43,772
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
51
Pacific
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