salaryKnoxville is 25% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Oakland to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,544
$2,511
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,305
$2,352
💵 Families earn per year
$58,281
$109,576
🔑 Buying a house
$239,700
$929,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.6
115.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,527
$8,575
⚡ Electric bill per month
$180
$127
👥 People living there
195,185
439,418
Commute to work
20.2 min
29.8 min
College degree
34.6%
48.7%
Own their home
46.6%
42.3%
Below poverty line
20.2%
13.4%
Unemployment
4.5%
6.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Knoxville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Oakland for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Knoxville | Oakland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $77,240 | $186,610 | +142% in Oakland |
| Firefighter | $47,160 | $113,700 | +141% in Oakland |
| Police Officer | $56,380 | $132,000 | +134% in Oakland |
| Nurse Practitioner | $109,740 | $219,080 | +100% in Oakland |
| Market Research Analyst | $62,890 | $123,250 | +96% in Oakland |
| Carpenter | $50,400 | $89,200 | +77% in Oakland |
| Dental Hygienist | $84,640 | $146,760 | +73% in Oakland |
| Physician Assistant | $107,980 | $184,380 | +71% in Oakland |
Frequently asked questions
Is Knoxville or Oakland cheaper to live in?
Knoxville is about 25% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,544 a month there versus $2,511 in Oakland.
What salary do I need in Oakland to match $60,000 in Knoxville?
About $74,936 a year gives the same standard of living in Oakland.
Where do people earn more, Knoxville or Oakland?
The typical household earns $58,281 in Knoxville and $109,576 in Oakland, 47% more in Oakland.