salaryKnoxville is 10% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Orlando to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,544
$1,955
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,305
$1,897
💵 Families earn per year
$58,281
$78,014
🔑 Buying a house
$239,700
$394,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.6
101.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,527
$3,213
⚡ Electric bill per month
$180
$164
👥 People living there
195,185
319,758
Commute to work
20.2 min
26.2 min
College degree
34.6%
42.5%
Own their home
46.6%
39.5%
Below poverty line
20.2%
14.7%
Unemployment
4.5%
5.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Knoxville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Orlando for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Knoxville | Orlando | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $28,100 | $35,410 | +26% in Orlando |
| Nurse Practitioner | $109,740 | $130,640 | +19% in Orlando |
| Physician Assistant | $107,980 | $127,200 | +18% in Orlando |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $85,730 | $100,780 | +18% in Orlando |
| Market Research Analyst | $62,890 | $72,860 | +16% in Orlando |
| Truck Driver | $59,100 | $50,250 | -15% in Orlando |
| Electrician | $58,640 | $50,820 | -13% in Orlando |
| Medical Assistant | $38,880 | $43,800 | +13% in Orlando |
Frequently asked questions
Is Knoxville or Orlando cheaper to live in?
Knoxville is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,544 a month there versus $1,955 in Orlando.
What salary do I need in Orlando to match $60,000 in Knoxville?
About $65,736 a year gives the same standard of living in Orlando.
Where do people earn more, Knoxville or Orlando?
The typical household earns $58,281 in Knoxville and $78,014 in Orlando, 25% more in Orlando.