Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
15% cheaper
Knoxville is 15% more affordable than Provo. A $75,000 salary in Provo is equivalent to $63,462 in Knoxville.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
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Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Knoxville has a housing index of 73 while Provo sits at 112 (national average = 100). The median home in Knoxville costs $240,000 compared to $380,000 in Provo, a difference of $140,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,100 in Knoxville versus $1,300 in Provo.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Knoxville scores 94 while Provo scores 98.
Healthcare costs in Knoxville (93) are lower than Provo (97). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Knoxville is $42,898 compared to $51,048 in Provo. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Knoxville.
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