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
$1,611
$1,544
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,481
$1,305
💵 Families earn per year
$71,269
$58,281
🔑 Buying a house
$252,900
$239,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
92.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,341
$1,527
⚡ Electric bill per month
$123
$180
👥 People living there
914,802
195,185
Commute to work
21.5 min
20.2 min
College degree
38.2%
34.6%
Own their home
44.1%
46.6%
Below poverty line
18.1%
20.2%
Unemployment
5.1%
4.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Columbus for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
- Pick Knoxville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Columbus | Knoxville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $100,890 | $56,380 | -44% in Knoxville |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $37,490 | $28,100 | -25% in Knoxville |
| Carpenter | $66,480 | $50,400 | -24% in Knoxville |
| Firefighter | $61,780 | $47,160 | -24% in Knoxville |
| Physician Assistant | $137,550 | $107,980 | -21% in Knoxville |
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,150 | $61,980 | -21% in Knoxville |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $107,230 | $85,730 | -20% in Knoxville |
| Market Research Analyst | $77,010 | $62,890 | -18% in Knoxville |
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or Knoxville cheaper to live in?
Knoxville is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,544 a month there versus $1,611 in Columbus.
What salary do I need in Knoxville to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $58,177 a year gives the same standard of living in Knoxville.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or Knoxville?
The typical household earns $71,269 in Columbus and $58,281 in Knoxville, 22% more in Columbus.