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Jackson vs Knoxville
Jackson and Knoxville
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Assumed income $83,730, same in both cities. Example, until you change it.
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So you know: homicide deaths in Knoxville are under the US rate in this release, 5.6 versus 6.5 per 100,000. CDC via County Health Rankings, CDC NVSS 2017–2023 (CHR 2025 release).
Why people look at Jackson to Knoxville
In 2022-2023, 33 households filed a move from Jackson to Knoxville (about 59 people, average adjusted gross income $62,909). Source: IRS migration.
A one-bedroom asking rent is about $1,128 in Jackson and $1,296 in Knoxville. Jackson has no state tax on wages. Knoxville has no state tax on wages. Local pay in Knoxville is 89% of the national level for the same work, against 84% in Jackson.
Knoxville averages 204 sunny days, with July highs around 88°F and January nights around 29°F. Jackson is 216 sunny days, 89°F in July, 34°F in January. Commutes average 24 minutes in Knoxville and 22 in Jackson.
These figures are projections built from available public data. Conditions change, and the numbers may not reflect current prices, taxes, or immigration rules. Check official sources before you make decisions.
Who already made this move
In 2022-2023, 33 households moved Jackson → Knoxville (about 59 people, average AGI $62,909). The reverse flow is too small for the IRS to publish.
Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration. Not a moving company; not a recommendation.
The monthly number is take-home pay minus rent and the other bills. The gap between Jackson and Knoxville changes with the job, remote or local pay, and bedrooms. How we figure this.
What the move itself costs
About 319 road miles, 1 bedroom. Typical ranges, not quotes.
- Full-service mover
- $1,900–$3,500
- Container or pod
- $1,300–$2,400
- Rent a truck
- $550–$1,000
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Questions
Is Knoxville cheaper than Jackson after tax and rent?
No. Knoxville leaves about $156 less a month, so the cost of living is higher there for this household. A one-bedroom is about $1,128 in Jackson and $1,296 in Knoxville.
Does Knoxville have state income tax?
Knoxville is in Tennessee, which has no state income tax.
Did people actually move from Jackson to Knoxville?
Yes, when the IRS published that flow. The count and their average income are on this page. Leftover prices the same household in both cities.