Santa Monica, California vs. Knoxville, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Knoxville, Tennessee is 67.0% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $16,477 in Knoxville, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Knoxville, Tennessee is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% cheaper in Knoxville
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica, CA vs. Knoxville, TN
Compared to Santa Monica, Knoxville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.0% 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
  12.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.3% higher
  Commute
  47.2% lower
  Health
  8.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.7% lower