Chattanooga, TN vs Owensboro, KY
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
Owensboro
78.6
#170 nationally
Owensboro leads in average commute (17.5 min vs 21.8 min). Owensboro leads in walk score (36 vs 32). Chattanooga leads in median household income ($52,891 vs $51,982).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chattanooga, TN | Owensboro, KY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69 (#1258) | 78.6 (#170) |
| Population | 184,119 | 60,140 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $322,295 | $214,982 |
| Median Household Income | $52,891 | $51,982 |
| Average Commute | 21.8 min | 17.5 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 36 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 9.6 |
| School Rating | 5.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.1 | R+31.9 |
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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C+
78.6 Score
Owensboro, KY
Kentucky community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$214,982
Population
60,140
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Southeast
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