salaryKnoxville is 4% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Nashville to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,544
$1,881
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,305
$1,652
💵 Families earn per year
$58,281
$83,445
🔑 Buying a house
$239,700
$413,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.6
96.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,527
$2,472
⚡ Electric bill per month
$180
$144
👥 People living there
195,185
690,130
Commute to work
20.2 min
24.7 min
College degree
34.6%
48%
Own their home
46.6%
52.4%
Below poverty line
20.2%
14.1%
Unemployment
4.5%
4.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Knoxville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Nashville for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Knoxville | Nashville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Research Analyst | $62,890 | $77,240 | +23% in Nashville |
| Police Officer | $56,380 | $68,780 | +22% in Nashville |
| Physician Assistant | $107,980 | $129,050 | +20% in Nashville |
| Customer Service Representative | $38,840 | $45,510 | +17% in Nashville |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $85,730 | $99,270 | +16% in Nashville |
| Medical Assistant | $38,880 | $44,620 | +15% in Nashville |
| Operations Manager | $104,590 | $119,990 | +15% in Nashville |
| Lawyer | $126,520 | $142,540 | +13% in Nashville |
Frequently asked questions
Is Knoxville or Nashville cheaper to live in?
Knoxville is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,544 a month there versus $1,881 in Nashville.
What salary do I need in Nashville to match $60,000 in Knoxville?
About $62,443 a year gives the same standard of living in Nashville.
Where do people earn more, Knoxville or Nashville?
The typical household earns $58,281 in Knoxville and $83,445 in Nashville, 30% more in Nashville.