salaryKnoxville is 5% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Madison to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,544
$1,723
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,305
$1,628
💵 Families earn per year
$58,281
$84,177
🔑 Buying a house
$239,700
$372,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.6
97.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,527
$6,541
⚡ Electric bill per month
$180
$120
👥 People living there
195,185
278,001
Commute to work
20.2 min
19.4 min
College degree
34.6%
59.9%
Own their home
46.6%
46%
Below poverty line
20.2%
16.4%
Unemployment
4.5%
2.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Knoxville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Madison for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Knoxville | Madison | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $56,380 | $80,580 | +43% in Madison |
| Plumber | $59,860 | $85,160 | +42% in Madison |
| Electrician | $58,640 | $78,430 | +34% in Madison |
| Registered Nurse | $77,240 | $101,190 | +31% in Madison |
| Carpenter | $50,400 | $63,480 | +26% in Madison |
| Medical Assistant | $38,880 | $48,750 | +25% in Madison |
| Physician Assistant | $107,980 | $133,950 | +24% in Madison |
| Customer Service Representative | $38,840 | $47,500 | +22% in Madison |
Frequently asked questions
Is Knoxville or Madison cheaper to live in?
Knoxville is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,544 a month there versus $1,723 in Madison.
What salary do I need in Madison to match $60,000 in Knoxville?
About $63,058 a year gives the same standard of living in Madison.
Where do people earn more, Knoxville or Madison?
The typical household earns $58,281 in Knoxville and $84,177 in Madison, 31% more in Madison.