Head to head
Knoxville, TN vs Montgomery, AL
Montgomery is cheaper — estimated essentials for a single person run about $280/mo less, and living comfortably there takes roughly $1,000 less in annual salary (taxes included).
| Metric | Knoxville56 | Montgomery65 |
|---|---|---|
| Est. monthly cost (single) | $4,000 | $3,720 |
| Salary for comfort | $70,000/yr | $69,000/yr |
| Typical rent | $1,735 | $1,343 |
| Median home value | $214,000 | $148,500 |
| Median household income | $50,994 | $55,687 |
| Unemployment | 3.3% | 0.0% |
| Housing score | 39 | 76 |
| Jobs score | 64 | 56 |
| Safety score | 3 | 60 |
| Climate score | 99 | 69 |
| Amenities score | 33 | 17 |
| Population | 193.7K | 198.4K |
| Summer high / winter low | 88° / 27° | 92° / 35° |
Fit scores use the reference profile (single, $6,700/mo gross, default weights). Green marks the better value per row.
Knoxville, TN
Montgomery, AL