salaryKnoxville is 3% 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
$1,397
$1,544
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,121
$1,305
💵 Families earn per year
$53,969
$58,281
🔑 Buying a house
$164,200
$239,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.8
92.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,622
$1,527
⚡ Electric bill per month
$99
$180
👥 People living there
276,854
195,185
Commute to work
19.9 min
20.2 min
College degree
31.2%
34.6%
Own their home
43%
46.6%
Below poverty line
26%
20.2%
Unemployment
7.3%
4.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Buffalo for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Knoxville for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Buffalo | Knoxville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $46,580 | $28,100 | -40% in Knoxville |
| Firefighter | $74,470 | $47,160 | -37% in Knoxville |
| Police Officer | $80,950 | $56,380 | -30% in Knoxville |
| Electrician | $77,930 | $58,640 | -25% in Knoxville |
| Registered Nurse | $99,060 | $77,240 | -22% in Knoxville |
| Carpenter | $63,500 | $50,400 | -21% in Knoxville |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,490 | $61,980 | -19% in Knoxville |
| Market Research Analyst | $75,990 | $62,890 | -17% in Knoxville |
Frequently asked questions
Is Buffalo or Knoxville cheaper to live in?
Knoxville is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,544 a month there versus $1,397 in Buffalo.
What salary do I need in Knoxville to match $60,000 in Buffalo?
About $57,950 a year gives the same standard of living in Knoxville.
Where do people earn more, Buffalo or Knoxville?
The typical household earns $53,969 in Buffalo and $58,281 in Knoxville, 7% more in Knoxville.