salaryKnoxville is 9% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Salt Lake City to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,544
$1,608
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,305
$1,657
💵 Families earn per year
$58,281
$80,985
🔑 Buying a house
$239,700
$539,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.6
100.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,527
$2,729
⚡ Electric bill per month
$180
$77
👥 People living there
195,185
208,007
Commute to work
20.2 min
19.5 min
College degree
34.6%
51.5%
Own their home
46.6%
45.8%
Below poverty line
20.2%
13.6%
Unemployment
4.5%
4.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Knoxville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Salt Lake City for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Knoxville | Salt Lake City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $56,380 | $80,970 | +44% in Salt Lake City |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,980 | $77,920 | +26% in Salt Lake City |
| Firefighter | $47,160 | $59,150 | +25% in Salt Lake City |
| Physician Assistant | $107,980 | $130,240 | +21% in Salt Lake City |
| Carpenter | $50,400 | $59,870 | +19% in Salt Lake City |
| Medical Assistant | $38,880 | $46,080 | +19% in Salt Lake City |
| Warehouse Worker | $37,400 | $44,190 | +18% in Salt Lake City |
| Nurse Practitioner | $109,740 | $129,350 | +18% in Salt Lake City |
Frequently asked questions
Is Knoxville or Salt Lake City cheaper to live in?
Knoxville is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,544 a month there versus $1,608 in Salt Lake City.
What salary do I need in Salt Lake City to match $60,000 in Knoxville?
About $65,379 a year gives the same standard of living in Salt Lake City.
Where do people earn more, Knoxville or Salt Lake City?
The typical household earns $58,281 in Knoxville and $80,985 in Salt Lake City, 28% more in Salt Lake City.
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