What is a pro or con of living in Knoxville, Tennesseecompared to Chattanooga, Tennessee?

Median Home Cost is 15% more expensive in Knoxville.

What salary do I need to live in Knoxville, Tennessee copmared to Chattanooga, Tennessee?

A salary of $150,000 in Chattanooga, Tennessee should increase to $155,376 in Knoxville, Tennessee (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CHATTANOOGA vs. KNOXVILLE
Cost of Living Comparison

Chattanooga, Tennessee vs. Knoxville, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Knoxville, Tennessee is 3.6% more expensive than Chattanooga, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $155,376 in Knoxville, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Knoxville, Tennessee is more expensive than Chattanooga, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Knoxville
than in Chattanooga, Tennessee

Chattanooga, TN vs. Knoxville, TN

Compared to Chattanooga, Knoxville is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

3.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

15.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.6% higher

Commute

1.1% higher

Health

2.6% lower

Taxes

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Personal

5.3% lower

Cost of Food

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Chattanooga, Tennessee vs. Knoxville, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

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