Side-by-side
Knoxville vs Salem
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Knoxville, TN62 | Salem, OR59 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 62 | 59 |
| Affordability | 92 | 80 |
| Housing | 42 | 45 |
| Jobs | 64 | 48 |
| Safety | 31 | 47 |
| Climate | 100 | 97 |
| Amenities | 33 | 21 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,787 | $4,015 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,184 | $1,201 |
| Median home value | $214,000 | $382,400 |
| Median HH income | $50,994 | $71,900 |
| Unemployment | 3.7% | 5.2% |
| Population | 193.7K | 176.7K |
| Summer high / winter low | 88° / 29° | 82° / 35° |
| Sunny days / yr | 212 | 190 |