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Knoxville
Knox County
Strong fit with tradeoffs
Overall score
Higher is a closer fit.
Knoxville · Overall
83
Activities is the strongest daily-life fit. Home costs is the piece to verify before treating the move as settled.
Everyday affordability
Knoxville · Everyday affordability
Home, taxes & insurance
Knoxville · Home, taxes & insurance
Restaurants & outings
Knoxville · Restaurants & outings
Activities & social calendar
Knoxville · Activities & social calendar
Parks & outdoor life
Knoxville · Parks & outdoor life
Health & support access
Knoxville · Health & support access
Weather comfort
Knoxville · Weather comfort
Getting around & family visits
Knoxville · Getting around & family visits
Region
Knoxville · Region
East Tennessee retirement market
County
Knoxville · County
Knox County
Last checked
Knoxville · Last checked
May 30, 2026
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