Kingsport, TN Cost of Living


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Kingsport cost of living score
79.2
Less expensive
20.8% lower
than the US average
11.9% lower
than the Tennessee average
Kingsport, Tennessee gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 79.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 20.8% lower than the U.S. average and 11.9% higher than the average for Tennessee.

Kingsport, TN

Housing costs in Kingsport?
A typical home costs $202,100, which is 40.2% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 27.1% less expensive than the average Tennessee home, at $277,400. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Kingsport costs $790 per month, which is 44.8% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 35.4% cheaper than the state average of $1,070.

Can I afford Kingsport?
To live comfortably in Kingsport, Tennessee, a minimum annual income of $38,880 for a family, and $25,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Kingsport?
Kingsport, TN has an overall low cost of living with taxes particularly lower than most other towns and cities in Tennessee as well as the nation as a whole which makes this town one of the more attractive destinations from a budget perspective without sacrificing modern day amenities or recreational activities located nearby too.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesKingsportTennesseeUnited States
  79.289.9100.0
  95.395.4100
  97.4100.4100.0
  53.979.4100.0
  $202,100$277,400$338,100
  92.4%96.7%100.0%
  80.990.2100.0
  102.984.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I retired and decided not to have Calif swallow up my retirement money. I like it here, but then, I have friends here. There are some lovely areas along Orebank Road and  More

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Over 3 years ago

I’ve lived in Kingsport over 22 years. Beauty abounds around Kingsport, but it is an industrial town with all the odors and pollution that accompany such a town. This  More

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shary · 

When is the last time Kingsport got 9" of snow? This is ridiculous. The last time they did get a decent snowfall they didn't even get 9" and it was record setting so  More

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