What is a pro or con of living in Knoxville, Tennesseecompared to Covington, Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 322% more expensive in Knoxville.

What salary do I need to live in Knoxville, Tennessee copmared to Covington, Virginia?

A salary of $50,000 in Covington, Virginia should increase to $65,401 in Knoxville, Tennessee (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

COVINGTON vs. KNOXVILLE
Cost of Living Comparison

Covington, Virginia vs. Knoxville, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Knoxville, Tennessee is 30.8% more expensive than Covington, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $65,401 in Knoxville, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Covington, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Knoxville, Tennessee is more expensive than Covington, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
322% more expensive in Knoxville
than in Covington, Virginia

Covington, VA vs. Knoxville, TN

Compared to Covington, Knoxville is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

30.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

138.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.8% lower

Commute

33.9% higher

Health

9.1% lower

Taxes

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Personal

4.3% lower

Cost of Food

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Covington, Virginia vs. Knoxville, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

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Covington, VA vs. Knoxville, TN

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