salaryKnoxville is 8% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Spokane to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,544
$1,489
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,305
$1,351
💵 Families earn per year
$58,281
$75,564
🔑 Buying a house
$239,700
$363,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.6
100.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,527
$2,947
⚡ Electric bill per month
$180
$139
👥 People living there
195,185
230,293
Commute to work
20.2 min
20.6 min
College degree
34.6%
33.9%
Own their home
46.6%
58.8%
Below poverty line
20.2%
13.8%
Unemployment
4.5%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Knoxville for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes, shorter commutes and 2 more.
- Pick Spokane for lower rent, higher incomes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Knoxville | Spokane | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $47,160 | $83,310 | +77% in Spokane |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $28,100 | $48,560 | +73% in Spokane |
| Police Officer | $56,380 | $95,660 | +70% in Spokane |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,980 | $98,800 | +59% in Spokane |
| Registered Nurse | $77,240 | $111,750 | +45% in Spokane |
| Dental Hygienist | $84,640 | $116,690 | +38% in Spokane |
| Physician Assistant | $107,980 | $147,570 | +37% in Spokane |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $57,960 | $78,950 | +36% in Spokane |
Frequently asked questions
Is Knoxville or Spokane cheaper to live in?
Knoxville is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,544 a month there versus $1,489 in Spokane.
What salary do I need in Spokane to match $60,000 in Knoxville?
About $65,041 a year gives the same standard of living in Spokane.
Where do people earn more, Knoxville or Spokane?
The typical household earns $58,281 in Knoxville and $75,564 in Spokane, 23% more in Spokane.