salaryKnoxville is 12% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Tempe to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,544
$1,953
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,305
$1,899
💵 Families earn per year
$58,281
$85,917
🔑 Buying a house
$239,700
$455,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.6
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,527
$2,175
⚡ Electric bill per month
$180
$146
👥 People living there
195,185
188,065
Commute to work
20.2 min
20.9 min
College degree
34.6%
50%
Own their home
46.6%
42.3%
Below poverty line
20.2%
15.8%
Unemployment
4.5%
5.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Knoxville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Tempe for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Knoxville | Tempe | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $28,100 | $47,530 | +69% in Tempe |
| Police Officer | $56,380 | $85,050 | +51% in Tempe |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $57,960 | $78,080 | +35% in Tempe |
| Firefighter | $47,160 | $61,780 | +31% in Tempe |
| Registered Nurse | $77,240 | $100,830 | +31% in Tempe |
| Physician Assistant | $107,980 | $134,650 | +25% in Tempe |
| Nurse Practitioner | $109,740 | $136,270 | +24% in Tempe |
| Dental Hygienist | $84,640 | $102,520 | +21% in Tempe |
Frequently asked questions
Is Knoxville or Tempe cheaper to live in?
Knoxville is about 12% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,544 a month there versus $1,953 in Tempe.
What salary do I need in Tempe to match $60,000 in Knoxville?
About $66,966 a year gives the same standard of living in Tempe.
Where do people earn more, Knoxville or Tempe?
The typical household earns $58,281 in Knoxville and $85,917 in Tempe, 32% more in Tempe.