Chattanooga, TN vs Folsom, 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
Folsom
67.8
#1378 nationally
Folsom leads in median household income ($134,935 vs $52,891). Chattanooga leads in cost of living index (88 vs 165). Chattanooga leads in average commute (21.8 min vs 26.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chattanooga, TN | Folsom, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69 (#1258) | 67.8 (#1378) |
| Population | 184,119 | 84,782 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $322,295 | $763,818 |
| Median Household Income | $52,891 | $134,935 |
| Average Commute | 21.8 min | 26.1 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 31 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 5.0 |
| 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+19.7 |
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+
67.8 Score
Folsom, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$763,818
Population
84,782
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
31
Pacific
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