Bethesda, Maryland vs. Knoxville, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Knoxville, Tennessee is 52.3% cheaper than Bethesda, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $47,710 in Knoxville, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethesda, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Knoxville, Tennessee is cheaper than Bethesda, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Knoxville
than in Bethesda, Maryland
Bethesda, MD vs. Knoxville, TN
Compared to Bethesda, Knoxville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.3% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  17.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% lower
  Commute
  36.5% lower
  Health
  12.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% lower