Cost of Living in Knox County, TN

Modeled annual cost: $53,246.

Median family income: $94,921.

Affordability Snapshot

TN County Median

$43,152

State Rank

9thMost expensive counties in TN out of 95See Tennessee county rankings

Median Income

$94,921

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Housing is the biggest expense in Knox County, TN.

$15,842 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$53,246

Per year

  • Housing:$15,842
  • Transport:$12,369
  • Taxes:$8,594
  • Other Costs:$6,348
  • Healthcare:$5,489
  • Food:$4,604
  • Childcare:$0

* Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding.

Cheaper counties in Tennessee

1Lake County, TN
$40,207
2Greene County, TN
$40,302
3Lauderdale County, TN
$40,382
4Polk County, TN
$40,463
5Monroe County, TN
$40,506

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