The Knox County area offers a quality of life that is second to none. Its growing population demonstrates that people from all over are attracted to its vibrant cities and suburbs and serene rural areas. The region is home to many retirees, who are drawn to its moderate climate, lower cost of living, affordable housing, and numerous cultural and recreational activities.

Knoxville continually receives high honors for quality of life:

• As published in the 2008 Best Cities for Relocating Families, Knoxville is the fourth best mid-sized metropolitan area in the nation. Rankings are based on cost of living, housing cost, crime rate, education, climate, arts/culture and diversity.
• Salary.com placed Knoxville third among all markets in the U.S. when it comes to good wages and low cost of living.
• According to the 2008 American Chamber of Commerce Researchers Association (ACCRA) Cost of Living (COL) Index, Knoxville was the eighth least expensive urban area in the country with a COL Index of 89.4. With the average of all participating cities equaling 100.0, this further solidifies Knoxville among the leading markets for low cost of living.

Cost of Living Comparisons

Cost of living comparisons can be made between Knoxville, TN and any other city in the United States by clicking on the following Cost of Living chart provided by Payscale.com.

Cost of Living in Knoxville, Tennessee by Expense Category