6.9% below the United States average
Ranked #103 of 577 cities · More expensive than 82.1% of cities worldwide
Compared to United States average · See United States ranking →
| Apartment | City Centre | Outside Centre | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Bedroom | USD 1,789/mo | USD 1,268/mo | 29% |
| 3-Bedroom | USD 2,916/mo | USD 2,153/mo | 26% |
Knoxville has a cost of living index of 53.7 (New York = 100, rent included), the average of 2 of 3 data sources. Expatistan is left out because it sits more than 15% away from the others.
ShouldIMove price index: our own basket of real item prices plus rent.
Knoxville is expensive by global standards (ranked #103 of 577 cities). It is 6.9% cheaper than the United States average, based on 82 cities.
Groceries are affordable and dining out is affordable. The best value is restaurants and the priciest is rent.
Local purchasing power is strong: residents can afford more goods and services than in most cities.
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