salaryKnoxville is 14% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Portland to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,544
$1,874
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,305
$1,915
💵 Families earn per year
$58,281
$98,056
🔑 Buying a house
$239,700
$581,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.6
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,527
$5,743
⚡ Electric bill per month
$180
$106
👥 People living there
195,185
641,165
Commute to work
20.2 min
24.1 min
College degree
34.6%
53.8%
Own their home
46.6%
52%
Below poverty line
20.2%
12.7%
Unemployment
4.5%
5.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Knoxville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Portland for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Knoxville | Portland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $28,100 | $54,780 | +95% in Portland |
| Firefighter | $47,160 | $85,170 | +81% in Portland |
| Electrician | $58,640 | $105,090 | +79% in Portland |
| Police Officer | $56,380 | $97,200 | +72% in Portland |
| Plumber | $59,860 | $101,010 | +69% in Portland |
| Registered Nurse | $77,240 | $130,310 | +69% in Portland |
| Physician Assistant | $107,980 | $163,810 | +52% in Portland |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $85,730 | $127,360 | +49% in Portland |
Frequently asked questions
Is Knoxville or Portland cheaper to live in?
Knoxville is about 14% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,544 a month there versus $1,874 in Portland.
What salary do I need in Portland to match $60,000 in Knoxville?
About $68,330 a year gives the same standard of living in Portland.
Where do people earn more, Knoxville or Portland?
The typical household earns $58,281 in Knoxville and $98,056 in Portland, 41% more in Portland.