Chattanooga, TN vs Niles, 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
Niles
74.4
#599 nationally
Niles leads in walk score (65 vs 32). Niles leads in median household income ($75,783 vs $52,891). Chattanooga leads in cost of living index (88 vs 115).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chattanooga, TN | Niles, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69 (#1258) | 74.4 (#599) |
| Population | 184,119 | 29,513 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $322,295 | $422,795 |
| Median Household Income | $52,891 | $75,783 |
| Average Commute | 21.8 min | 28.2 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 65 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 1.5 |
| School Rating | 5.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.1 | D+42.0 |
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
74.4 Score
Niles, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$422,795
Population
29,513
Crime
Low
Walk Score
65
Midwest
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