Knoxville, Tennessee vs. Montgomery, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Montgomery, Alabama is 13.7% cheaper than Knoxville, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $64,704 in Montgomery, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Montgomery, Alabama is cheaper than Knoxville, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Montgomery
than in Knoxville, Tennessee
Knoxville, TN vs. Montgomery, AL
Compared to Knoxville, Montgomery is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.7% 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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% higher
  Commute
  0.5% lower
  Health
  24.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher