San Francisco, California vs. Knoxville, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Knoxville, Tennessee is 63.3% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $25,705 in Knoxville, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Knoxville, Tennessee is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Knoxville
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs. Knoxville, TN
Compared to San Francisco, Knoxville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.3% 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
  16.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  48.3% lower
  Health
  15.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.6% lower