Chattanooga, TN vs Plainview, TX
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
Plainview
80.8
#64 nationally
Plainview leads in average commute (17.8 min vs 21.8 min). Chattanooga leads in median household income ($52,891 vs $46,274). Plainview leads in cost of living index (85 vs 88).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chattanooga, TN | Plainview, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69 (#1258) | 80.8 (#64) |
| Population | 184,119 | 19,420 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $322,295 | $120,278 |
| Median Household Income | $52,891 | $46,274 |
| Average Commute | 21.8 min | 17.8 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 31 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 10.1 |
| School Rating | 5.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 85 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.1 | R+58.0 |
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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B-
80.8 Score
Plainview, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$120,278
Population
19,420
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
31
Southwest
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