Athens, Tennessee vs. Knoxville, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Knoxville, Tennessee is 17.0% more expensive than Athens, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $23,394 in Knoxville, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Athens, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Knoxville, Tennessee is more expensive than Athens, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Knoxville
than in Athens, Tennessee
Athens, TN vs. Knoxville, TN
Compared to Athens, Knoxville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.0% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  21.7% higher
  Health
  0.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower