salaryEl Paso 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
$1,246
$1,544
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,088
$1,305
💵 Families earn per year
$64,435
$58,281
🔑 Buying a house
$184,500
$239,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.9
92.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,760
$1,527
⚡ Electric bill per month
$113
$180
👥 People living there
680,130
195,185
Commute to work
23.4 min
20.2 min
College degree
28.1%
34.6%
Own their home
60.8%
46.6%
Below poverty line
18.4%
20.2%
Unemployment
6%
4.5%
Bottom line
- Pick El Paso 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 | El Paso | Knoxville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Manager | $77,770 | $104,590 | +34% in Knoxville |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $21,870 | $28,100 | +28% in Knoxville |
| Police Officer | $76,400 | $56,380 | -26% in Knoxville |
| Restaurant Cook | $28,990 | $36,520 | +26% in Knoxville |
| Market Research Analyst | $50,680 | $62,890 | +24% in Knoxville |
| Electrician | $48,140 | $58,640 | +22% in Knoxville |
| Civil Engineer | $79,090 | $96,320 | +22% in Knoxville |
| HVAC Technician | $47,270 | $56,780 | +20% in Knoxville |
Frequently asked questions
Is El Paso or Knoxville cheaper to live in?
El Paso is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,246 a month there versus $1,544 in Knoxville.
What salary do I need in Knoxville to match $60,000 in El Paso?
About $61,773 a year gives the same standard of living in Knoxville.
Where do people earn more, El Paso or Knoxville?
The typical household earns $64,435 in El Paso and $58,281 in Knoxville, 11% more in El Paso.