Salem, Massachusetts vs. Knoxville, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Knoxville, Tennessee is 28.3% cheaper than Salem, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $35,840 in Knoxville, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Knoxville, Tennessee is cheaper than Salem, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Knoxville
than in Salem, Massachusetts
Salem, MA vs. Knoxville, TN
Compared to Salem, Knoxville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.3% 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
  10.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% lower
  Commute
  20.6% lower
  Health
  10.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.3% lower

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