🇺🇸 TN, United States · #203 of 538 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Knoxville

8.9% below the United States average

Ranked #203 of 538 cities · More expensive than 62.3% of cities worldwide

Compared to United States average

Rent Prices

Rent Prices in Knoxville

Apartment City Centre Outside Centre You Save
1-Bedroom USD 1,117/mo USD 838/mo 25%
3-Bedroom USD 1,945/mo USD 1,459/mo 25%
Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary. · 2026

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
-8.9% Affordable
Rent
-5.3% Average
Groceries
-11.2% Affordable
Restaurants
-11.0% Affordable
Purchasing Power
-15.5% Weak

Living in Knoxville: What to Expect

Knoxville is affordable by global standards (ranked #203 of 538 cities). It is 8.9% cheaper than the United States average, based on 74 cities.

Groceries are affordable, while dining out is affordable. Groceries offers the best value, while Rent is the priciest.

Local purchasing power is limited — residents can afford fewer goods and services than in most cities.

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