| | Chattanooga, TN | LaFayette, GA | United States |
| Overall | 89.7 | 85.9 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 97.0 | 94.1 | 100 |
| Health | 100.1 | 107.2 | 100 |
| Housing | 75.0 | 56.6 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $273,300 | $167,800 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,500.0% | 10,230.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 80.9 | 85.8 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 102.8 | 80.7 | 100 |
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Reviews for Chattanooga 
60 Reviews
Moved to Chattanooga from the San Francisco Bay area. It was a hard one but after losing much in the 2017, 2018, 2019 annual wildfire festival of California I got tired More
I feel like the crime in Chattanooga gets glossed over in most reviews. Lived here virtually my entire life and I will truly miss the golden sunrises against the More
I live in nearby Cleveland TN where I have lived for 20 years. I like to shop and visit Chattanooga as there is a lot to do but they do have a very high crime rate. More
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Reviews for Lafayette 
2 Reviews
Moved here to retire. Housing prices and taxes are reasonable. Close to Chattanooga and not far from Atlanta. Beautiful area with hills. Met several people from other More
lafayette is a small town where everyone knows everyone sometimes that can be annoying but other times it is nice to see a familiar face. the climate is hot in summer More
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