Knoxville, Tennessee vs. Owensboro, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Owensboro, Kentucky is 10.5% cheaper than Knoxville, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $44,754 in Owensboro, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Owensboro, Kentucky is cheaper than Knoxville, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Owensboro
than in Knoxville, Tennessee
Knoxville, TN vs. Owensboro, KY
Compared to Knoxville, Owensboro is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.5% 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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  9.4% lower
  Health
  26.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% higher