Knoxville, TN vs Manhattan, KS
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Knoxville
68.9
#1272 nationally
Manhattan
72.4
#897 nationally
Manhattan leads in average commute (16 min vs 21.4 min). Manhattan leads in median household income ($55,316 vs $47,852). Knoxville leads in cost of living index (89 vs 100).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Knoxville, TN | Manhattan, KS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.9 (#1272) | 72.4 (#897) |
| Population | 192,648 | 53,682 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $374,452 | $298,307 |
| Median Household Income | $47,852 | $55,316 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 16 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 39 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 10.1 |
| School Rating | 5.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 89 | 100 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+19.5 | D+1.8 |
D+
68.9 Score
Knoxville, TN
Gateway to the Smokies
Median Home
$374,452
Population
192,648
Crime
Moderate
Schools
C+
Southeast
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C-
72.4 Score
Manhattan, KS
Kansas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$298,307
Population
53,682
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
39
Midwest
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