Mesa, Arizona vs. Knoxville, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Knoxville, Tennessee is 17.3% cheaper than Mesa, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $41,328 in Knoxville, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Mesa, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Knoxville, Tennessee is cheaper than Mesa, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Knoxville
than in Mesa, Arizona
Mesa, AZ vs. Knoxville, TN
Compared to Mesa, Knoxville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.3% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% lower
  Commute
  28.2% lower
  Health
  5.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% lower