For most of us, living in these high end Knoxville neighborhoods may be well beyond our means, as these neighborhoods include some of the highest real estate and rental prices in Tennessee. Listed below are the most expensive neighborhoods in Knoxville for 2026, sorted by overall cost of living which includes: groceries, goods and services, real estate and rent prices. In case you’re wondering, the cost of living average for all cities across the nation is 100.

Population 1,916
29%
Cost of Living Index 112 vs 87
29% higher than Knoxville
Population 137
24%
Cost of Living Index 109 vs 87
24% higher than Knoxville
Population 479
21%
Cost of Living Index 105 vs 87
21% higher than Knoxville
Population 1,269
11%
Cost of Living Index 97 vs 87
11% higher than Knoxville
Population 7,153
3%
Cost of Living Index 90 vs 87
3% higher than Knoxville
Population 2,959
2%
Cost of Living Index 89 vs 87
2% higher than Knoxville
Population 2,333
1%
Cost of Living Index 88 vs 87
1% higher than Knoxville
Population 9,878
-4%
Cost of Living Index 84 vs 87
4% lower than Knoxville
Population 403
-5%
Cost of Living Index 83 vs 87
5% lower than Knoxville
Population 2,335
-5%
Cost of Living Index 83 vs 87
5% lower than Knoxville
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