salaryKnoxville is 10% 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
$2,339
$1,544
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,738
$1,305
💵 Families earn per year
$84,235
$58,281
🔑 Buying a house
$373,500
$239,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
102.3
92.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,176
$1,527
⚡ Electric bill per month
$196
$180
👥 People living there
215,536
195,185
Commute to work
29.9 min
20.2 min
College degree
26.9%
34.6%
Own their home
77.2%
46.6%
Below poverty line
10.7%
20.2%
Unemployment
3.8%
4.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Cape Coral for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
- Pick Knoxville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Cape Coral | Knoxville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $76,710 | $56,380 | -27% in Knoxville |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,660 | $28,100 | -23% in Knoxville |
| Firefighter | $60,000 | $47,160 | -21% in Knoxville |
| Truck Driver | $48,950 | $59,100 | +21% in Knoxville |
| Physician Assistant | $131,700 | $107,980 | -18% in Knoxville |
| Plumber | $51,690 | $59,860 | +16% in Knoxville |
| Nurse Practitioner | $129,670 | $109,740 | -15% in Knoxville |
| Civil Engineer | $84,990 | $96,320 | +13% in Knoxville |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cape Coral or Knoxville cheaper to live in?
Knoxville is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,544 a month there versus $2,339 in Cape Coral.
What salary do I need in Knoxville to match $60,000 in Cape Coral?
About $54,267 a year gives the same standard of living in Knoxville.
Where do people earn more, Cape Coral or Knoxville?
The typical household earns $84,235 in Cape Coral and $58,281 in Knoxville, 45% more in Cape Coral.