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Deterministic summaries based on the data in view.

Best for affordability: Knoxville, Tennessee

Knoxville, Tennessee looks like the easiest place here to live with less financial drag. It comes out ahead on tax burden.

Potential dealbreaker: Knoxville, Tennessee

Knoxville, Tennessee needs a closer look before you get too attached, especially on rent burden.

Comparison Matrix

City	Knoxville View Map	Greenville View Map
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General Info
Population	185,291	64,579
Population Density	1.9k /sq mi	N/A
Elevation	906 ft(276 m)	1,007 ft(307 m)
Housing & Wealth
Median Home	$359,252	N/A
Median Rent	$1,716	N/A
Median Income	$48,309	N/A
Rent Burden	43%	N/A
Climate & Risks
Sunny Days	N/A	N/A
Avg. High	N/A	N/A
Temp Swing	N/A	N/A
Annual Rainfall	N/A	N/A
Annual Snowfall	N/A	N/A
Air Quality	N/A	N/A
Infrastructure & Lifestyle
Walk Score	21	N/A
Safety Score	53 / 100	0 (Crime Index)
School Rating	6.5/10	N/A
Flood Risk (FEMA)	minimalMinimal Risk	N/A
Fire Risk (FEMA)	minimalMinimal	N/A
Internet Access	Fiber: 67%Cable: 98%	N/A
Demographics
Median Age	33.4 years	N/A
College Educated	33%	N/A
Remote Workers	9%	N/A
Nature Access
Local Nature & Reserves	Finding...	Finding...
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