salaryKnoxville is 9% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Tampa to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,544
$2,216
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,305
$1,886
💵 Families earn per year
$58,281
$81,400
🔑 Buying a house
$239,700
$420,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.6
100.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,527
$3,264
⚡ Electric bill per month
$180
$162
👥 People living there
195,185
401,618
Commute to work
20.2 min
24.8 min
College degree
34.6%
45.7%
Own their home
46.6%
50.3%
Below poverty line
20.2%
15.5%
Unemployment
4.5%
4.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Knoxville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Tampa for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Knoxville | Tampa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $56,380 | $75,710 | +34% in Tampa |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $28,100 | $37,070 | +32% in Tampa |
| Firefighter | $47,160 | $59,660 | +27% in Tampa |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $85,730 | $105,080 | +23% in Tampa |
| Market Research Analyst | $62,890 | $75,210 | +20% in Tampa |
| Physician Assistant | $107,980 | $127,820 | +18% in Tampa |
| Nurse Practitioner | $109,740 | $128,120 | +17% in Tampa |
| Truck Driver | $59,100 | $50,560 | -14% in Tampa |
Frequently asked questions
Is Knoxville or Tampa cheaper to live in?
Knoxville is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,544 a month there versus $2,216 in Tampa.
What salary do I need in Tampa to match $60,000 in Knoxville?
About $65,393 a year gives the same standard of living in Tampa.
Where do people earn more, Knoxville or Tampa?
The typical household earns $58,281 in Knoxville and $81,400 in Tampa, 28% more in Tampa.