Head to head
Birmingham, AL vs Knoxville, TN
Birmingham is cheaper — estimated essentials for a single person run about $77/mo less, and living comfortably there takes roughly $2,000 less in annual salary (taxes included).
| Metric | Birmingham56 | Knoxville63 |
|---|---|---|
| Est. monthly cost (single) | $3,310 | $3,387 |
| Salary for comfort | $60,000/yr | $58,000/yr |
| Typical rent | $1,150 | $1,220 |
| Median home value | $138,600 | $214,000 |
| Median household income | $44,376 | $50,994 |
| Unemployment | 3.5% | 3.3% |
| Housing score | 58 | 42 |
| Jobs score | 37 | 58 |
| Safety score | 2 | 24 |
| Climate score | 100 | 99 |
| Amenities score | 36 | 46 |
| Population | 199.3K | 193.7K |
| Summer high / winter low | 91° / 34° | 87° / 30° |
Fit scores use the reference profile (single, $6,700/mo gross, default weights). Green marks the better value per row.
Birmingham, AL
Knoxville, TN