salaryAbout the sameBased 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
$1,535
$1,544
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,400
$1,305
💵 Families earn per year
$74,596
$58,281
🔑 Buying a house
$242,900
$239,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.5
92.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,671
$1,527
⚡ Electric bill per month
$138
$180
👥 People living there
510,612
195,185
Commute to work
21.7 min
20.2 min
College degree
38.4%
34.6%
Own their home
55.4%
46.6%
Below poverty line
14.6%
20.2%
Unemployment
4.4%
4.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Kansas City for lower rent, higher incomes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
- Pick Knoxville for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes, shorter commutes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Kansas City | Knoxville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician | $76,860 | $58,640 | -24% in Knoxville |
| Firefighter | $60,770 | $47,160 | -22% in Knoxville |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,080 | $28,100 | -22% in Knoxville |
| Plumber | $76,150 | $59,860 | -21% in Knoxville |
| Physician Assistant | $133,350 | $107,980 | -19% in Knoxville |
| Carpenter | $61,810 | $50,400 | -18% in Knoxville |
| Nurse Practitioner | $130,760 | $109,740 | -16% in Knoxville |
| Operations Manager | $90,490 | $104,590 | +16% in Knoxville |
Frequently asked questions
Is Kansas City or Knoxville cheaper to live in?
Kansas City and Knoxville cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Knoxville to match $60,000 in Kansas City?
About $60,017 a year gives the same standard of living in Knoxville.
Where do people earn more, Kansas City or Knoxville?
The typical household earns $74,596 in Kansas City and $58,281 in Knoxville, 28% more in Kansas City.