Knoxville, Tennessee vs. Saginaw, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Saginaw, Michigan is 11.5% cheaper than Knoxville, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $39,827 in Saginaw, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Saginaw, Michigan is cheaper than Knoxville, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Saginaw
than in Knoxville, Tennessee
Knoxville, TN vs. Saginaw, MI
Compared to Knoxville, Saginaw is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.5% 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
  9.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% higher
  Commute
  20.7% higher
  Health
  9.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% higher