Knoxville, TN Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Knoxville, Tennessee?
$5,010 / month
for a family, 7.2% less expensive than the national average
$3,267 / month
for a single person, 31.5% less expensive than the national average

Knoxville cost of living score
91.8
Less expensive
8.2% lower
than the US average
2.1% higher
than the Tennessee average
Knoxville, Tennessee gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 91.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 8.2% lower than the U.S. average and 2.1% lower than the average for Tennessee.

Knoxville, TN

Housing costs in Knoxville?
A typical home costs $314,700, which is 6.9% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 13.4% more expensive than the average Tennessee home, at $277,400. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Knoxville costs $1,190 per month, which is 16.8% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 10.1% more than the state average of $1,070.

Can I afford Knoxville?
To live comfortably in Knoxville, Tennessee, a minimum annual income of $60,120 for a family, and $39,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Knoxville?
Knoxville, TN is an affordable place to live that offers a variety of activities and attractions without breaking your budget. It ranks among some of the least expensive cities in Tennessee with a lower cost of living index compared to other major cities across the state.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesKnoxvilleTennesseeUnited States
  91.889.9100.0
  97.295.4100
  97.5100.4100.0
  88.279.4100.0
  $314,700$277,400$338,100
  95.696.7100
  81.890.2100.0
  100.884.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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What’s not to like? Friendly folks, mountains, rivers, lakes, streams, trees, amazing southern cuisine. Minimal traffic, solid museums, kid friendly everything, great  More

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I lived in Knoxville for 3 years and still go there to see a doctor of mine until my treatment is over. You could not pay me to return to Knoxville now that I foster  More

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Over 3 years ago

This is my second residence in Knoxville and I'm loving my return after a 30 year absence. I love the city and county and the atmosphere surrounding them. What's not to  More

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