salaryKnoxville is 20% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Seattle to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,544
$2,273
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,305
$2,549
💵 Families earn per year
$58,281
$133,583
🔑 Buying a house
$239,700
$938,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.6
111.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,527
$7,337
⚡ Electric bill per month
$180
$109
👥 People living there
195,185
754,195
Commute to work
20.2 min
26 min
College degree
34.6%
68.4%
Own their home
46.6%
43.7%
Below poverty line
20.2%
9.9%
Unemployment
4.5%
4.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Knoxville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Seattle for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Knoxville | Seattle | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $47,160 | $101,090 | +114% in Seattle |
| Police Officer | $56,380 | $115,120 | +104% in Seattle |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $28,100 | $57,280 | +104% in Seattle |
| Electrician | $58,640 | $101,780 | +74% in Seattle |
| Registered Nurse | $77,240 | $128,260 | +66% in Seattle |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,980 | $102,920 | +66% in Seattle |
| Market Research Analyst | $62,890 | $102,170 | +62% in Seattle |
| Plumber | $59,860 | $95,230 | +59% in Seattle |
Frequently asked questions
Is Knoxville or Seattle cheaper to live in?
Knoxville is about 20% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,544 a month there versus $2,273 in Seattle.
What salary do I need in Seattle to match $60,000 in Knoxville?
About $72,033 a year gives the same standard of living in Seattle.
Where do people earn more, Knoxville or Seattle?
The typical household earns $58,281 in Knoxville and $133,583 in Seattle, 56% more in Seattle.