Chattanooga, TN vs Pomona, 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
Pomona
59.7
#1945 nationally
Chattanooga leads in cost of living index (88 vs 145). Pomona leads in walk score (52 vs 32). Chattanooga leads in average commute (21.8 min vs 32.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chattanooga, TN | Pomona, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69 (#1258) | 59.7 (#1945) |
| Population | 184,119 | 145,502 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $322,295 | $690,689 |
| Median Household Income | $52,891 | $73,515 |
| Average Commute | 21.8 min | 32.1 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 52 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 19.6 |
| School Rating | 5.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 145 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.1 | D+32.9 |
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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F
59.7 Score
Pomona, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$690,689
Population
145,502
Crime
High
Walk Score
52
Pacific
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