Knoxville, Tennessee vs. Alabaster, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alabaster, Alabama is 7.6% more expensive than Knoxville, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $53,795 in Alabaster, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alabaster, Alabama is more expensive than Knoxville, Tennessee
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
25% more expensive in Alabaster
than in Knoxville, Tennessee
Knoxville, TN vs. Alabaster, AL
Compared to Knoxville, Alabaster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.6% higher
      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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% higher
  Commute
  20.3% higher
  Health
  25.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.3% higher