Head to head
Knoxville, TN vs Oakland, CA
Knoxville is cheaper — estimated essentials for a single person run about $1,611/mo less, and living comfortably there takes roughly $38,000 less in annual salary (taxes included).
| Metric | Knoxville63 | Oakland41 |
|---|---|---|
| Est. monthly cost (single) | $3,387 | $4,998 |
| Salary for comfort | $58,000/yr | $96,000/yr |
| Typical rent | $1,220 | $2,450 |
| Median home value | $214,000 | $924,700 |
| Median household income | $50,994 | $97,369 |
| Unemployment | 3.3% | 5.2% |
| Housing score | 42 | 7 |
| Jobs score | 58 | 32 |
| Safety score | 24 | 9 |
| Climate score | 99 | 100 |
| Amenities score | 46 | 57 |
| Population | 193.7K | 438.1K |
| Summer high / winter low | 87° / 30° | 73° / 45° |
Fit scores use the reference profile (single, $6,700/mo gross, default weights). Green marks the better value per row.
Knoxville, TN
Oakland, CA