Knoxville, Tennessee vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 87.3% more expensive than Knoxville, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $93,638 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Knoxville, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
161% more expensive in Seattle
than in Knoxville, Tennessee
Knoxville, TN vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Knoxville, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  87.3% 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
  11.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  312.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.0% lower
  Commute
  68.1% higher
  Health
  9.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  33.9% higher