Chattanooga, TN vs Montgomery, IL
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
Montgomery
75
#518 nationally
Chattanooga leads in walk score (32 vs 15). Montgomery leads in median household income ($105,240 vs $52,891). Chattanooga leads in average commute (21.8 min vs 33.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chattanooga, TN | Montgomery, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69 (#1258) | 75 (#518) |
| Population | 184,119 | 21,955 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $322,295 | $336,140 |
| Median Household Income | $52,891 | $105,240 |
| Average Commute | 21.8 min | 33.7 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 15 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 3.2 |
| School Rating | 5.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 109 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.1 | D+1.5 |
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
75 Score
Montgomery, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$336,140
Population
21,955
Crime
Low
Walk Score
15
Midwest
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