salaryKnoxville is 18% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Washington to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,544
$2,370
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,305
$2,192
💵 Families earn per year
$58,281
$118,495
🔑 Buying a house
$239,700
$737,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.6
108.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,527
$4,312
⚡ Electric bill per month
$180
$96
👥 People living there
195,185
681,294
Commute to work
20.2 min
30 min
College degree
34.6%
64.2%
Own their home
46.6%
41.5%
Below poverty line
20.2%
15.4%
Unemployment
4.5%
6.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Knoxville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Washington for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Knoxville | Washington | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $28,100 | $46,040 | +64% in Washington |
| Lawyer | $126,520 | $195,190 | +54% in Washington |
| Operations Manager | $104,590 | $156,460 | +50% in Washington |
| Police Officer | $56,380 | $84,000 | +49% in Washington |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $85,730 | $127,040 | +48% in Washington |
| Firefighter | $47,160 | $66,980 | +42% in Washington |
| Dental Hygienist | $84,640 | $119,170 | +41% in Washington |
| Market Research Analyst | $62,890 | $87,160 | +39% in Washington |
Frequently asked questions
Is Knoxville or Washington cheaper to live in?
Knoxville is about 18% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,544 a month there versus $2,370 in Washington.
What salary do I need in Washington to match $60,000 in Knoxville?
About $70,575 a year gives the same standard of living in Washington.
Where do people earn more, Knoxville or Washington?
The typical household earns $58,281 in Knoxville and $118,495 in Washington, 51% more in Washington.