Jefferson City, TN Cost of Living


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Jefferson City cost of living score
85.1
Less expensive
14.9% lower
than the US average
5.3% lower
than the Tennessee average
Jefferson City, Tennessee gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 85.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 14.9% lower than the U.S. average and 5.3% higher than the average for Tennessee.

Jefferson City, TN

Housing costs in Jefferson City?
A typical home costs $236,600, which is 30.0% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 14.7% less expensive than the average Tennessee home, at $277,400. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Jefferson City costs $820 per month, which is 42.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 30.5% cheaper than the state average of $1,070.

Can I afford Jefferson City?
To live comfortably in Jefferson City, Tennessee, a minimum annual income of $45,360 for a family, and $25,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Jefferson City?
Jefferson City, TN is known for its low cost of living. According to BestPlaces, Jefferson City has an overall cost of living index score of 82 out of 100, which is 10 points lower than the national average. The median home value in Jefferson City is $128,400 and the median rent is $724 per month. Groceries are between 4-10 percent cheaper than the national average. Utilities are also much lower as well, being 17 percent lower than the national average. This makes Jefferson City a great place for those looking for a high quality of life without breaking their budget.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesJefferson CityTennesseeUnited States
  85.189.9100.0
  95.795.4100
  97.2100.4100.0
  58.779.4100.0
  $236,600$277,400$338,100
  99.2%96.7%100.0%
  85.090.2100.0
  84.984.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 10 years ago

Jefferson City is one of the most cost efficient places in the world! I make a little more than $1000 a month and live very  More

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