salaryColumbus is 4% 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
$1,314
$1,544
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,116
$1,305
💵 Families earn per year
$62,632
$58,281
🔑 Buying a house
$193,900
$239,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.3
92.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,660
$1,527
⚡ Electric bill per month
$173
$180
👥 People living there
203,711
195,185
Commute to work
20.9 min
20.2 min
College degree
30.5%
34.6%
Own their home
50.8%
46.6%
Below poverty line
19%
20.2%
Unemployment
6.3%
4.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Columbus for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 2 more.
- Pick Knoxville for shorter commutes, a more educated workforce, lower unemployment.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Columbus | Knoxville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $20,800 | $28,100 | +35% in Knoxville |
| Operations Manager | $82,330 | $104,590 | +27% in Knoxville |
| Plumber | $47,410 | $59,860 | +26% in Knoxville |
| Truck Driver | $47,570 | $59,100 | +24% in Knoxville |
| Civil Engineer | $77,600 | $96,320 | +24% in Knoxville |
| Lawyer | $104,120 | $126,520 | +22% in Knoxville |
| HVAC Technician | $46,780 | $56,780 | +21% in Knoxville |
| Restaurant Cook | $30,470 | $36,520 | +20% in Knoxville |
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or Knoxville cheaper to live in?
Columbus is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,314 a month there versus $1,544 in Knoxville.
What salary do I need in Knoxville to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $62,199 a year gives the same standard of living in Knoxville.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or Knoxville?
The typical household earns $62,632 in Columbus and $58,281 in Knoxville, 7% more in Columbus.