Salary Comparison
Web Developers: Chattanooga vs San Francisco
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Chattanooga, TN
$89,159/yr
San Francisco, CA
$157,490/yr
Our recommendation: San Francisco, CA
San Francisco offers $2,242 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Chattanooga
San Francisco
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$89,159
$157,490
$68,331
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$5,424
$9,581
$4,157
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
83
155
-72 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,240
$4,155
$1,915
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,220
$2,680
$1,460
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$3,184
$5,426
$2,242
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
2.42×
2.31×
+0.11×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
8/10 (Comfortable)
8/10 (Comfortable)
+0
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.