| | Parsons, KS | Knoxville, TN | United States |
| Overall | 66.4 | 91.8 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 89.8 | 97.2 | 100 |
| Health | 97.3 | 97.5 | 100 |
| Housing | 17.1 | 88.2 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $66,000 | $314,700 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,750.0% | 9,560.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 58.4 | 81.8 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 89.3 | 100.8 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Parsons 
2 Reviews
I've lived here for 2+ years. I moved from California. At first I missed my home state. Over the course of the last few years, I've acquired an appreciation for this More
seasonal weather,cold,mild,hot.Humid at times. Very laid back
and easy going living. Property tax is high for this type of
community. We are retired and love the More
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What’s not to like? Friendly folks, mountains, rivers, lakes, streams, trees, amazing southern cuisine. Minimal traffic, solid museums, kid friendly everything, great More
I lived in Knoxville for 3 years and still go there to see a doctor of mine until my treatment is over. You could not pay me to return to Knoxville now that I foster More
This is my second residence in Knoxville and I'm loving my return after a 30 year absence. I love the city and county and the atmosphere surrounding them. What's not to More
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