salaryKnoxville is 15% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Riverside to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,544
$2,420
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,305
$2,020
💵 Families earn per year
$58,281
$98,192
🔑 Buying a house
$239,700
$584,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.6
106.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,527
$3,428
⚡ Electric bill per month
$180
$163
👥 People living there
195,185
319,069
Commute to work
20.2 min
31.3 min
College degree
34.6%
25.7%
Own their home
46.6%
56.8%
Below poverty line
20.2%
12.2%
Unemployment
4.5%
6.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Knoxville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Riverside for higher incomes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Knoxville | Riverside | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $56,380 | $101,870 | +81% in Riverside |
| Registered Nurse | $77,240 | $133,940 | +73% in Riverside |
| Firefighter | $47,160 | $79,160 | +68% in Riverside |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,980 | $98,520 | +59% in Riverside |
| Nurse Practitioner | $109,740 | $169,920 | +55% in Riverside |
| Physician Assistant | $107,980 | $165,490 | +53% in Riverside |
| Carpenter | $50,400 | $70,880 | +41% in Riverside |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $57,960 | $76,970 | +33% in Riverside |
Frequently asked questions
Is Knoxville or Riverside cheaper to live in?
Knoxville is about 15% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,544 a month there versus $2,420 in Riverside.
What salary do I need in Riverside to match $60,000 in Knoxville?
About $68,992 a year gives the same standard of living in Riverside.
Where do people earn more, Knoxville or Riverside?
The typical household earns $58,281 in Knoxville and $98,192 in Riverside, 41% more in Riverside.