Knoxville, Tennessee vs. Surprise, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Surprise, Arizona is 20.1% more expensive than Knoxville, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $50,437 in Surprise, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Surprise, Arizona is more expensive than Knoxville, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in Surprise
than in Knoxville, Tennessee
Knoxville, TN vs. Surprise, AZ
Compared to Knoxville, Surprise is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.1% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% higher
  Commute
  27.8% higher
  Health
  5.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% higher