Lexington, North Carolina vs. Knoxville, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Knoxville, Tennessee is 8.5% more expensive than Lexington, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $54,237 in Knoxville, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Lexington, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Knoxville, Tennessee is more expensive than Lexington, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% more expensive in Knoxville
than in Lexington, North Carolina
Lexington, NC vs. Knoxville, TN
Compared to Lexington, Knoxville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.5% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% lower
  Commute
  1.2% higher
  Health
  1.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% lower