salaryKnoxville is 20% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Tacoma to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,544
$1,944
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,305
$1,883
💵 Families earn per year
$58,281
$92,626
🔑 Buying a house
$239,700
$479,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.6
111.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,527
$4,482
⚡ Electric bill per month
$180
$148
👥 People living there
195,185
222,758
Commute to work
20.2 min
28.8 min
College degree
34.6%
34.5%
Own their home
46.6%
55.8%
Below poverty line
20.2%
12.4%
Unemployment
4.5%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Knoxville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Tacoma for higher incomes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Knoxville | Tacoma | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $47,160 | $101,090 | +114% in Tacoma |
| Police Officer | $56,380 | $115,120 | +104% in Tacoma |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $28,100 | $57,280 | +104% in Tacoma |
| Electrician | $58,640 | $101,780 | +74% in Tacoma |
| Registered Nurse | $77,240 | $128,260 | +66% in Tacoma |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,980 | $102,920 | +66% in Tacoma |
| Market Research Analyst | $62,890 | $102,170 | +62% in Tacoma |
| Plumber | $59,860 | $95,230 | +59% in Tacoma |
Frequently asked questions
Is Knoxville or Tacoma cheaper to live in?
Knoxville is about 20% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,544 a month there versus $1,944 in Tacoma.
What salary do I need in Tacoma to match $60,000 in Knoxville?
About $72,033 a year gives the same standard of living in Tacoma.
Where do people earn more, Knoxville or Tacoma?
The typical household earns $58,281 in Knoxville and $92,626 in Tacoma, 37% more in Tacoma.