Knoxville, Tennessee vs. Odessa, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Odessa, Texas is 6.0% cheaper than Knoxville, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $46,987 in Odessa, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Odessa, Texas is cheaper than Knoxville, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Odessa
than in Knoxville, Tennessee
Knoxville, TN vs. Odessa, TX
Compared to Knoxville, Odessa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.0% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% higher
  Commute
  1.8% higher
  Health
  15.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% higher