salaryKnoxville is 14% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Vancouver to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,544
$1,894
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,305
$1,788
💵 Families earn per year
$58,281
$87,723
🔑 Buying a house
$239,700
$462,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.6
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,527
$3,899
⚡ Electric bill per month
$180
$105
👥 People living there
195,185
195,300
Commute to work
20.2 min
23.2 min
College degree
34.6%
32.3%
Own their home
46.6%
50.8%
Below poverty line
20.2%
10.2%
Unemployment
4.5%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Knoxville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Vancouver for higher incomes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Knoxville | Vancouver | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $28,100 | $54,780 | +95% in Vancouver |
| Firefighter | $47,160 | $85,170 | +81% in Vancouver |
| Electrician | $58,640 | $105,090 | +79% in Vancouver |
| Police Officer | $56,380 | $97,200 | +72% in Vancouver |
| Plumber | $59,860 | $101,010 | +69% in Vancouver |
| Registered Nurse | $77,240 | $130,310 | +69% in Vancouver |
| Physician Assistant | $107,980 | $163,810 | +52% in Vancouver |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $85,730 | $127,360 | +49% in Vancouver |
Frequently asked questions
Is Knoxville or Vancouver cheaper to live in?
Knoxville is about 14% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,544 a month there versus $1,894 in Vancouver.
What salary do I need in Vancouver to match $60,000 in Knoxville?
About $68,330 a year gives the same standard of living in Vancouver.
Where do people earn more, Knoxville or Vancouver?
The typical household earns $58,281 in Knoxville and $87,723 in Vancouver, 34% more in Vancouver.