Jonesborough, TN Cost of Living


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Jonesborough cost of living score
84.6
Less expensive
15.4% lower
than the US average
5.9% lower
than the Tennessee average
Jonesborough, 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.

Jonesborough, TN

Housing costs in Jonesborough?
A typical home costs $271,200, which is 19.8% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 2.2% less expensive than the average Tennessee home, at $277,400. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Jonesborough costs $1,030 per month, which is 28.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 3.9% cheaper than the state average of $1,070.

Can I afford Jonesborough?
To live comfortably in Jonesborough, Tennessee, a minimum annual income of $51,840 for a family, and $34,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Jonesborough?
The cost of living in Jonesborough, TN is generally considered to be quite affordable. The median home value in the city is just over $169,000 and the median rent price is around $1,000. The unemployment rate in Jonesborough is about 3% which is much lower than the national average. Additionally, living costs in general are kept low due to a lack of sales tax and a relatively low cost of utilities. All of these factors contribute to Jonesborough's affordability and make it an attractive option for those looking for a place to call home.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesJonesboroughTennesseeUnited States
  84.689.9100.0
  97.595.4100
  95.9100.4100.0
  75.779.4100.0
  $271,200$277,400$338,100
  90.5%96.7%100.0%
  85.390.2100.0
  104.384.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 14 years ago

Oldest city in TN. Has great historic sites to visit. Becomes very congested when there is a festival in progress (there are several each year). People are friendly.   More

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Over 16 years ago

great bang for your buck, low taxes, nice  More

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Over 18 years ago

Wonderful year round climate, just enough of every  More

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