salaryBrownsville is 8% 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
$1,204
$1,544
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$955
$1,305
💵 Families earn per year
$56,222
$58,281
🔑 Buying a house
$139,900
$239,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
86.0
92.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,349
$1,527
⚡ Electric bill per month
$198
$180
👥 People living there
189,177
195,185
Commute to work
21.4 min
20.2 min
College degree
24.5%
34.6%
Own their home
61.7%
46.6%
Below poverty line
23.7%
20.2%
Unemployment
6.2%
4.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Brownsville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Knoxville for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Brownsville | Knoxville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenter | $35,640 | $50,400 | +41% in Knoxville |
| Operations Manager | $75,350 | $104,590 | +39% in Knoxville |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $21,010 | $28,100 | +34% in Knoxville |
| Market Research Analyst | $47,320 | $62,890 | +33% in Knoxville |
| Plumber | $46,850 | $59,860 | +28% in Knoxville |
| Restaurant Cook | $28,670 | $36,520 | +27% in Knoxville |
| Electrician | $46,080 | $58,640 | +27% in Knoxville |
| Civil Engineer | $77,720 | $96,320 | +24% in Knoxville |
Frequently asked questions
Is Brownsville or Knoxville cheaper to live in?
Brownsville is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,204 a month there versus $1,544 in Knoxville.
What salary do I need in Knoxville to match $60,000 in Brownsville?
About $64,602 a year gives the same standard of living in Knoxville.
Where do people earn more, Brownsville or Knoxville?
The typical household earns $56,222 in Brownsville and $58,281 in Knoxville, 4% more in Knoxville.