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These cities score closest to Knoxville on climate, size, healthcare, and safety — at a meaningfully lower cost of living and rent. Knoxville's baseline: $1,300/mo rent · 88 cost index.

Charleston
United States · SC
Vibe match: 121/100
23% lower cost of living · same climate
Rent · 1BR center
$1,700
Cost index
68
Montevideo
Uruguay · Montevideo
Vibe match: 116/100
31% cheaper rent · 26% lower cost of living · same climate
Rent · 1BR center
$900
Cost index
65
Asheville
United States · NC
Vibe match: 115/100
30% lower cost of living · same climate
Rent · 1BR center
$1,450
Cost index
62
Savannah
United States · GA
Vibe match: 113/100
39% lower cost of living · same climate
Rent · 1BR center
$1,350
Cost index
54
Tampa
United States · FL
Vibe match: 115/100
26% lower cost of living · same climate
Rent · 1BR center
$1,700
Cost index
65
Austin
United States · TX
Vibe match: 116/100
16% lower cost of living · same climate
Rent · 1BR center
$1,750
Cost index
74