salaryKnoxville is 12% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Mesa to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,544
$1,826
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,305
$1,712
💵 Families earn per year
$58,281
$89,248
🔑 Buying a house
$239,700
$408,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.6
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,527
$1,604
⚡ Electric bill per month
$180
$168
👥 People living there
195,185
511,764
Commute to work
20.2 min
24.7 min
College degree
34.6%
32.5%
Own their home
46.6%
64.4%
Below poverty line
20.2%
10.3%
Unemployment
4.5%
4.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Knoxville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Mesa for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Knoxville | Mesa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $28,100 | $47,530 | +69% in Mesa |
| Police Officer | $56,380 | $85,050 | +51% in Mesa |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $57,960 | $78,080 | +35% in Mesa |
| Firefighter | $47,160 | $61,780 | +31% in Mesa |
| Registered Nurse | $77,240 | $100,830 | +31% in Mesa |
| Physician Assistant | $107,980 | $134,650 | +25% in Mesa |
| Nurse Practitioner | $109,740 | $136,270 | +24% in Mesa |
| Dental Hygienist | $84,640 | $102,520 | +21% in Mesa |
Frequently asked questions
Is Knoxville or Mesa cheaper to live in?
Knoxville is about 12% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,544 a month there versus $1,826 in Mesa.
What salary do I need in Mesa to match $60,000 in Knoxville?
About $66,966 a year gives the same standard of living in Mesa.
Where do people earn more, Knoxville or Mesa?
The typical household earns $58,281 in Knoxville and $89,248 in Mesa, 35% more in Mesa.