Columbia, Maryland vs. Knoxville, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Knoxville, Tennessee is 24.3% cheaper than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $37,870 in Knoxville, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Knoxville, Tennessee is cheaper than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Knoxville
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs. Knoxville, TN
Compared to Columbia, Knoxville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.3% 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
  7.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.9% lower
  Commute
  24.2% lower
  Health
  12.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.5% lower