Johnson City, TN Cost of Living


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Johnson City cost of living score
84.6
Less expensive
15.4% lower
than the US average
5.9% lower
than the Tennessee average
Johnson City, Tennessee gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 84.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 15.4% lower than the U.S. average and 5.9% higher than the average for Tennessee.

Johnson City, TN

Housing costs in Johnson City?
A typical home costs $233,400, which is 31.0% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 15.9% less expensive than the average Tennessee home, at $277,400. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Johnson City costs $950 per month, which is 33.6% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 12.6% cheaper than the state average of $1,070.

Can I afford Johnson City?
To live comfortably in Johnson City, Tennessee, a minimum annual income of $44,640 for a family, and $31,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Johnson City?
Johnson City is located on the eastern edge of Tennessee in the Blue Ridge Mountains with a population estimated at 67 thousand people. The cost of living here is slightly below the U.S. national average due to relatively low housing prices and goods costs as well as numerous outdoor activities available throughout the city and surrounding areas. Residents can enjoy world class skiing near nearby Ski Beech mountain or visit Roan Mountain State Park for more recreational activities.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesJohnson CityTennesseeUnited States
  84.689.9100.0
  96.295.4100
  95.9100.4100.0
  66.379.4100.0
  $233,400$277,400$338,100
  93.3%96.7%100.0%
  73.590.2100.0
  103.784.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 2 years ago

There are many things to do if you’re the outdoors type .Closest beach is about 5hrs away. There’s medium range of shopping. It does not have high end retail. Most  More

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I've been fortunate to live all over the world, but privileged to have been born in East Tennessee. I live here now, and it has the perfect mix of small town  More

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I’ve lived near here all my life, moved here in 2015. I love this area!! Great people with great attitudes!! Excellent shopping with lots of restaurants, but low  More

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