Knoxville, Tennessee vs. Mathews, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mathews, Virginia is 9.8% more expensive than Knoxville, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $54,911 in Mathews, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mathews, Virginia is more expensive than Knoxville, Tennessee
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
43% more expensive in Mathews
than in Knoxville, Tennessee
Knoxville, TN vs. Mathews, VA
Compared to Knoxville, Mathews is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.8% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% higher
  Commute
  33.3% higher
  Health
  5.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.2% higher