salaryKnoxville is 5% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Rochester to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,544
$1,331
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,305
$1,281
💵 Families earn per year
$58,281
$50,919
🔑 Buying a house
$239,700
$139,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.6
97.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,527
$3,152
⚡ Electric bill per month
$180
$155
👥 People living there
195,185
208,772
Commute to work
20.2 min
19.3 min
College degree
34.6%
30%
Own their home
46.6%
38.1%
Below poverty line
20.2%
27.8%
Unemployment
4.5%
7.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Knoxville for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Rochester for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Knoxville | Rochester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $47,160 | $89,120 | +89% in Rochester |
| Police Officer | $56,380 | $92,920 | +65% in Rochester |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $28,100 | $45,310 | +61% in Rochester |
| Electrician | $58,640 | $77,310 | +32% in Rochester |
| Plumber | $59,860 | $73,580 | +23% in Rochester |
| Market Research Analyst | $62,890 | $77,170 | +23% in Rochester |
| Physician Assistant | $107,980 | $130,430 | +21% in Rochester |
| Carpenter | $50,400 | $59,490 | +18% in Rochester |
Frequently asked questions
Is Knoxville or Rochester cheaper to live in?
Knoxville is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,544 a month there versus $1,331 in Rochester.
What salary do I need in Rochester to match $60,000 in Knoxville?
About $62,895 a year gives the same standard of living in Rochester.
Where do people earn more, Knoxville or Rochester?
The typical household earns $58,281 in Knoxville and $50,919 in Rochester, 14% more in Knoxville.