Chattanooga, TN vs Gresham, OR
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
Gresham
65.6
#1622 nationally
Gresham leads in walk score (47 vs 32). Chattanooga leads in cost of living index (88 vs 124). Gresham leads in median household income ($69,437 vs $52,891).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chattanooga, TN | Gresham, OR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69 (#1258) | 65.6 (#1622) |
| Population | 184,119 | 110,685 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $322,295 | $470,730 |
| Median Household Income | $52,891 | $69,437 |
| Average Commute | 21.8 min | 27.5 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 47 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 11.2 |
| School Rating | 5.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.1 | D+62.1 |
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
65.6 Score
Gresham, OR
Mid-size Oregon city with community character
Median Home
$470,730
Population
110,685
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
47
Pacific
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