Knoxville is 18% 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
$2,597
$1,544
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,498
$1,305
💵 Families earn per year
$95,332
$58,281
🔑 Buying a house
$1,102,300
$239,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
113.6
92.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,679
$1,527
⚡ Electric bill per month
$174
$180
👥 People living there
190,748
195,185
Commute to work
27.1 min
20.2 min
College degree
47.2%
34.6%
Own their home
35.2%
46.6%
Below poverty line
12.9%
20.2%
Unemployment
8.3%
4.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Glendale 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 | Glendale | Knoxville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $121,980 | $56,380 | -54% in Knoxville |
| Firefighter | $98,050 | $47,160 | -52% in Knoxville |
| Registered Nurse | $135,560 | $77,240 | -43% in Knoxville |
| Elementary School Teacher | $101,860 | $61,980 | -39% in Knoxville |
| Lawyer | $194,410 | $126,520 | -35% in Knoxville |
| Carpenter | $75,740 | $50,400 | -33% in Knoxville |
| Physician Assistant | $161,890 | $107,980 | -33% in Knoxville |
| Nurse Practitioner | $161,470 | $109,740 | -32% in Knoxville |
Frequently asked questions
Is Glendale or Knoxville cheaper to live in?
Knoxville is about 18% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,544 a month there versus $2,597 in Glendale.
What salary do I need in Knoxville to match $60,000 in Glendale?
About $48,907 a year gives the same standard of living in Knoxville.
Where do people earn more, Glendale or Knoxville?
The typical household earns $95,332 in Glendale and $58,281 in Knoxville, 64% more in Glendale.