salaryKnoxville is 15% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Knoxville to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,666
$1,544
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,805
$1,305
💵 Families earn per year
$153,270
$58,281
🔑 Buying a house
$895,000
$239,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
108.9
92.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,153
$1,527
⚡ Electric bill per month
$101
$180
👥 People living there
236,254
195,185
Commute to work
26.2 min
20.2 min
College degree
77.1%
34.6%
Own their home
41.3%
46.6%
Below poverty line
7.4%
20.2%
Unemployment
3.3%
4.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Arlington for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Knoxville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Arlington | Knoxville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $46,040 | $28,100 | -39% in Knoxville |
| Lawyer | $195,190 | $126,520 | -35% in Knoxville |
| Operations Manager | $156,460 | $104,590 | -33% in Knoxville |
| Police Officer | $84,000 | $56,380 | -33% in Knoxville |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $127,040 | $85,730 | -33% in Knoxville |
| Firefighter | $66,980 | $47,160 | -30% in Knoxville |
| Dental Hygienist | $119,170 | $84,640 | -29% in Knoxville |
| Market Research Analyst | $87,160 | $62,890 | -28% in Knoxville |
Frequently asked questions
Is Arlington or Knoxville cheaper to live in?
Knoxville is about 15% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,544 a month there versus $2,666 in Arlington.
What salary do I need in Knoxville to match $60,000 in Arlington?
About $51,010 a year gives the same standard of living in Knoxville.
Where do people earn more, Arlington or Knoxville?
The typical household earns $153,270 in Arlington and $58,281 in Knoxville, 163% more in Arlington.