salaryKnoxville is 15% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Sacramento to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,544
$2,152
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,305
$1,950
💵 Families earn per year
$58,281
$94,176
🔑 Buying a house
$239,700
$506,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.6
106.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,527
$3,842
⚡ Electric bill per month
$180
$127
👥 People living there
195,185
528,706
Commute to work
20.2 min
25.3 min
College degree
34.6%
37.1%
Own their home
46.6%
51.7%
Below poverty line
20.2%
13.9%
Unemployment
4.5%
6.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Knoxville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Sacramento for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Knoxville | Sacramento | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $77,240 | $171,460 | +122% in Sacramento |
| Firefighter | $47,160 | $94,080 | +99% in Sacramento |
| Police Officer | $56,380 | $111,460 | +98% in Sacramento |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,980 | $103,390 | +67% in Sacramento |
| Medical Assistant | $38,880 | $61,970 | +59% in Sacramento |
| Nurse Practitioner | $109,740 | $172,010 | +57% in Sacramento |
| Physician Assistant | $107,980 | $161,470 | +50% in Sacramento |
| Carpenter | $50,400 | $74,440 | +48% in Sacramento |
Frequently asked questions
Is Knoxville or Sacramento cheaper to live in?
Knoxville is about 15% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,544 a month there versus $2,152 in Sacramento.
What salary do I need in Sacramento to match $60,000 in Knoxville?
About $69,140 a year gives the same standard of living in Sacramento.
Where do people earn more, Knoxville or Sacramento?
The typical household earns $58,281 in Knoxville and $94,176 in Sacramento, 38% more in Sacramento.