salaryKnoxville is 8% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Paradise to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,544
$1,532
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,305
$1,510
💵 Families earn per year
$58,281
$63,836
🔑 Buying a house
$239,700
$384,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.6
100.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,527
$1,553
⚡ Electric bill per month
$180
$142
👥 People living there
195,185
185,913
Commute to work
20.2 min
23.2 min
College degree
34.6%
24.1%
Own their home
46.6%
41.9%
Below poverty line
20.2%
17.6%
Unemployment
4.5%
9.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Knoxville for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes, shorter commutes and 2 more.
- Pick Paradise for lower rent, higher incomes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Knoxville | Paradise | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $56,380 | $77,750 | +38% in Paradise |
| Registered Nurse | $77,240 | $103,940 | +35% in Paradise |
| Nurse Practitioner | $109,740 | $144,060 | +31% in Paradise |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $57,960 | $75,920 | +31% in Paradise |
| Dental Hygienist | $84,640 | $109,210 | +29% in Paradise |
| Firefighter | $47,160 | $59,280 | +26% in Paradise |
| Physician Assistant | $107,980 | $134,660 | +25% in Paradise |
| Carpenter | $50,400 | $62,380 | +24% in Paradise |
Frequently asked questions
Is Knoxville or Paradise cheaper to live in?
Knoxville is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,544 a month there versus $1,532 in Paradise.
What salary do I need in Paradise to match $60,000 in Knoxville?
About $64,956 a year gives the same standard of living in Paradise.
Where do people earn more, Knoxville or Paradise?
The typical household earns $58,281 in Knoxville and $63,836 in Paradise, 9% more in Paradise.