Ames, Iowa vs. Knoxville, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Knoxville, Tennessee is 0.8% cheaper than Ames, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $124,031 in Knoxville, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Knoxville, Tennessee is cheaper than Ames, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in Knoxville
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs. Knoxville, TN
Compared to Ames, Knoxville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.8% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% lower
  Commute
  21.7% higher
  Health
  19.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% lower