Santa Clara, California vs. Knoxville, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Knoxville, Tennessee is 61.9% cheaper than Santa Clara, California.

You would need a salary of $95,279 in Knoxville, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Knoxville, Tennessee is cheaper than Santa Clara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in Knoxville
than in Santa Clara, California
Santa Clara, CA vs. Knoxville, TN
Compared to Santa Clara, Knoxville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.9% 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
  16.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% higher
  Commute
  41.8% lower
  Health
  9.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.2% lower