Knoxville, AR vs Murfreesboro, AR

Murfreesboro is moderately more affordable than Knoxville, with a 14.6% lower cost of living index. Knoxville scores 64 compared to 56 for Murfreesboro, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Knoxville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Knoxville is $822/month compared to $536/month in Murfreesboro — a 53% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Murfreesboro has cheaper rent, Knoxville actually has lower median home values ($99,500 vs $105,500).

Median household income in Knoxville is $46,806 compared to $48,125 in Murfreesboro (-2.7%). Murfreesboro offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Knoxville spend roughly 21.1% of their income on rent, more than the 13.4% in Murfreesboro.