salaryKnoxville is 6% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Raleigh to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,544
$1,822
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,305
$1,658
💵 Families earn per year
$58,281
$92,099
🔑 Buying a house
$239,700
$415,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.6
98.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,527
$3,048
⚡ Electric bill per month
$180
$133
👥 People living there
195,185
481,031
Commute to work
20.2 min
23 min
College degree
34.6%
54%
Own their home
46.6%
50.7%
Below poverty line
20.2%
11.9%
Unemployment
4.5%
4.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Knoxville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Raleigh for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Knoxville | Raleigh | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Systems Analyst | $85,730 | $108,480 | +27% in Raleigh |
| Market Research Analyst | $62,890 | $78,980 | +26% in Raleigh |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $28,100 | $34,860 | +24% in Raleigh |
| Medical Assistant | $38,880 | $46,160 | +19% in Raleigh |
| Police Officer | $56,380 | $65,860 | +17% in Raleigh |
| Nurse Practitioner | $109,740 | $128,150 | +17% in Raleigh |
| Dental Hygienist | $84,640 | $98,800 | +17% in Raleigh |
| Physician Assistant | $107,980 | $124,300 | +15% in Raleigh |
Frequently asked questions
Is Knoxville or Raleigh cheaper to live in?
Knoxville is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,544 a month there versus $1,822 in Raleigh.
What salary do I need in Raleigh to match $60,000 in Knoxville?
About $63,622 a year gives the same standard of living in Raleigh.
Where do people earn more, Knoxville or Raleigh?
The typical household earns $58,281 in Knoxville and $92,099 in Raleigh, 37% more in Raleigh.