Salary Comparison
Electronics Engineers: Chattanooga vs New York
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Chattanooga, TN
$117,108/yr
New York, NY
$153,820/yr
Our recommendation: Chattanooga, TN
Chattanooga offers $37 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Chattanooga
New York
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$117,108
$153,820
$36,712
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$7,124
$9,357
$2,233
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
83
168
-85 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,240
$4,510
$2,270
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,220
$2,950
$1,730
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$4,884
$4,847
+$37
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
3.18×
2.07×
+1.11×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
10/10 (Comfortable)
8/10 (Comfortable)
+2
A vs B
Chattanooga — Full Details
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Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.