salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in San Antonio to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,544
$1,463
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,305
$1,457
💵 Families earn per year
$58,281
$70,163
🔑 Buying a house
$239,700
$235,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.6
94.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,527
$4,122
⚡ Electric bill per month
$180
$179
👥 People living there
195,185
1,479,835
Commute to work
20.2 min
24.5 min
College degree
34.6%
29%
Own their home
46.6%
52.2%
Below poverty line
20.2%
17.1%
Unemployment
4.5%
6.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Knoxville for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 1 more.
- Pick San Antonio for lower rent, higher incomes, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Knoxville | San Antonio | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $47,160 | $63,360 | +34% in San Antonio |
| Police Officer | $56,380 | $73,860 | +31% in San Antonio |
| Physician Assistant | $107,980 | $140,160 | +30% in San Antonio |
| Registered Nurse | $77,240 | $94,370 | +22% in San Antonio |
| Nurse Practitioner | $109,740 | $131,770 | +20% in San Antonio |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $85,730 | $100,840 | +18% in San Antonio |
| Dental Hygienist | $84,640 | $98,480 | +16% in San Antonio |
| Pharmacist | $132,460 | $150,500 | +14% in San Antonio |
Frequently asked questions
Is Knoxville or San Antonio cheaper to live in?
Knoxville and San Antonio cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in San Antonio to match $60,000 in Knoxville?
About $61,392 a year gives the same standard of living in San Antonio.
Where do people earn more, Knoxville or San Antonio?
The typical household earns $58,281 in Knoxville and $70,163 in San Antonio, 17% more in San Antonio.