Roanoke, Virginia vs. Knoxville, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Knoxville, Tennessee is 7.3% more expensive than Roanoke, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $214,611 in Knoxville, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Roanoke, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Knoxville, Tennessee is more expensive than Roanoke, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% more expensive in Knoxville
than in Roanoke, Virginia
Roanoke, VA vs. Knoxville, TN
Compared to Roanoke, Knoxville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.3% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  6.2% higher
  Health
  11.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower