salaryKnoxville is 16% 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
$2,334
$1,544
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,799
$1,305
💵 Families earn per year
$110,892
$58,281
🔑 Buying a house
$586,800
$239,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.7
92.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,801
$1,527
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$180
👥 People living there
214,169
195,185
Commute to work
33.4 min
20.2 min
College degree
21.4%
34.6%
Own their home
66.8%
46.6%
Below poverty line
9.9%
20.2%
Unemployment
6.5%
4.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Fontana for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Knoxville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Fontana or Knoxville cheaper to live in?
Knoxville is about 16% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,544 a month there versus $2,334 in Fontana.
What salary do I need in Knoxville to match $60,000 in Fontana?
About $50,164 a year gives the same standard of living in Knoxville.
Where do people earn more, Fontana or Knoxville?
The typical household earns $110,892 in Fontana and $58,281 in Knoxville, 90% more in Fontana.