salaryKnoxville is 7% 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
$1,887
$1,544
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,778
$1,305
💵 Families earn per year
$100,983
$58,281
🔑 Buying a house
$274,800
$239,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.0
92.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,263
$1,527
⚡ Electric bill per month
$117
$180
👥 People living there
179,898
195,185
Commute to work
27.2 min
20.2 min
College degree
38.5%
34.6%
Own their home
66.4%
46.6%
Below poverty line
9.5%
20.2%
Unemployment
5.8%
4.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Aurora for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
- Pick Knoxville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Aurora or Knoxville cheaper to live in?
Knoxville is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,544 a month there versus $1,887 in Aurora.
What salary do I need in Knoxville to match $60,000 in Aurora?
About $55,565 a year gives the same standard of living in Knoxville.
Where do people earn more, Aurora or Knoxville?
The typical household earns $100,983 in Aurora and $58,281 in Knoxville, 73% more in Aurora.