Knoxville, Tennessee vs. Mount Airy, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mount Airy, North Carolina is 16.2% cheaper than Knoxville, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $62,863 in Mount Airy, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Airy, North Carolina is cheaper than Knoxville, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Mount Airy
than in Knoxville, Tennessee
Knoxville, TN vs. Mount Airy, NC
Compared to Knoxville, Mount Airy is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.2% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% higher
  Commute
  20.4% lower
  Health
  17.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher