What is a pro or con of living in Knoxville, Tennesseecompared to Tupelo, Mississippi?

Median Home Cost is 71% more expensive in Knoxville.

What salary do I need to live in Knoxville, Tennessee copmared to Tupelo, Mississippi?

A salary of $50,000 in Tupelo, Mississippi should increase to $59,893 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.

TUPELO vs. KNOXVILLE
Cost of Living Comparison

Tupelo, Mississippi vs. Knoxville, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Knoxville, Tennessee is 19.8% more expensive than Tupelo, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $59,893 in Knoxville, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Tupelo, Mississippi.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Knoxville, Tennessee is more expensive than Tupelo, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
71% more expensive in Knoxville
than in Tupelo, Mississippi

Tupelo, MS vs. Knoxville, TN

Compared to Tupelo, Knoxville is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

19.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

31.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.1% higher

Commute

23.9% higher

Health

5.1% lower

Taxes

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Personal

3.7% lower

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Tupelo, Mississippi vs. Knoxville, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

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Tupelo, MS vs. Knoxville, TN

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