What is a pro or con of living in Knoxville, Tennesseecompared to Tacoma, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 30% cheaper in Knoxville.

What salary do I need to live in Knoxville, Tennessee copmared to Tacoma, Washington?

A salary of $40,000 in Tacoma, Washington could decrease to $30,373 in Knoxville, Tennessee (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

TACOMA vs. KNOXVILLE
Cost of Living Comparison

Tacoma, Washington vs. Knoxville, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Knoxville, Tennessee is 24.1% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $30,373 in Knoxville, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Knoxville, Tennessee is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Knoxville
than in Tacoma, Washington

Tacoma, WA vs. Knoxville, TN

Compared to Tacoma, Knoxville is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

24.1% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

4.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

44.0% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

41.0% higher

Commute

31.4% lower

Health

10.4% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

22.7% lower

Cost of Food

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Tacoma, Washington vs. Knoxville, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

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