salaryKnoxville is 5% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Tucson to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,544
$1,358
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,305
$1,285
💵 Families earn per year
$58,281
$61,553
🔑 Buying a house
$239,700
$266,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.6
96.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,527
$1,786
⚡ Electric bill per month
$180
$143
👥 People living there
195,185
547,073
Commute to work
20.2 min
21.9 min
College degree
34.6%
31.1%
Own their home
46.6%
51.8%
Below poverty line
20.2%
18.9%
Unemployment
4.5%
6.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Knoxville for cheaper homes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 1 more.
- Pick Tucson for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Knoxville | Tucson | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $56,380 | $76,970 | +37% in Tucson |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $57,960 | $75,940 | +31% in Tucson |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $28,100 | $36,490 | +30% in Tucson |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,980 | $47,220 | -24% in Tucson |
| Registered Nurse | $77,240 | $94,110 | +22% in Tucson |
| Physician Assistant | $107,980 | $129,880 | +20% in Tucson |
| Operations Manager | $104,590 | $83,610 | -20% in Tucson |
| Nurse Practitioner | $109,740 | $129,340 | +18% in Tucson |
Frequently asked questions
Is Knoxville or Tucson cheaper to live in?
Knoxville is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,544 a month there versus $1,358 in Tucson.
What salary do I need in Tucson to match $60,000 in Knoxville?
About $62,805 a year gives the same standard of living in Tucson.
Where do people earn more, Knoxville or Tucson?
The typical household earns $58,281 in Knoxville and $61,553 in Tucson, 5% more in Tucson.