Side-by-side
Durham vs Knoxville
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Durham, NC63 | Knoxville, TN62 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 63 | 62 |
| Affordability | 83 | 92 |
| Housing | 56 | 42 |
| Jobs | 65 | 64 |
| Safety | 35 | 31 |
| Climate | 100 | 100 |
| Amenities | 28 | 33 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,138 | $3,787 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,507 | $1,184 |
| Median home value | $355,300 | $214,000 |
| Median HH income | $79,234 | $50,994 |
| Unemployment | 3.2% | 3.7% |
| Population | 288.5K | 193.7K |
| Summer high / winter low | 90° / 31° | 88° / 29° |
| Sunny days / yr | 228 | 212 |