Palm Springs, California vs. Knoxville, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Knoxville, Tennessee is 33.0% cheaper than Palm Springs, California.

You would need a salary of $120,538 in Knoxville, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Springs, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Knoxville, Tennessee is cheaper than Palm Springs, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Knoxville
than in Palm Springs, California
Palm Springs, CA vs. Knoxville, TN
Compared to Palm Springs, Knoxville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.0% 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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.1% lower
  Commute
  37.1% lower
  Health
  11.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.7% lower