2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Kingsport, TN vs Sneedville, TN

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Is it cheaper to live in Sneedville or is it cheaper to live in Kingsport?
- Sneedville is 7.2% less expensive than Kingsport.

Which city has more affordable housing, Sneedville or Kingsport?
- Sneedville housing costs are 46.8% less expensive than Kingsport housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Kingsport or is Health Care more affordable in Sneedville.
- Health related expenses are 0.8% less in Sneedville.
 Kingsport, TNSneedville, TNUnited States
 Overall  Unlock73.5100
 Food & Groceries95.3  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock96.6100
 Housing53.9  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$126,500$338,100
 Utilities92  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock91.2100
 Miscellaneous102.9  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Kingsport    22 Reviews

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 4 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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Reviews for Sneedville    2 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

We moved to Sneedville from Ohio. Our welcome was half & half; some were very nice & friendly and others seemed to distrust us. We rented a house on Sherms Mtn.Rd. and  More

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Over 15 years ago

It is the only county I have lived in were strangers will nod or wave at you when driving around. A very friendly  More

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