2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Morristown, TN vs Portland, TN

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Is it cheaper to live in Portland or is it cheaper to live in Morristown?
- Portland is 25.4% more expensive than Morristown.

Which city has more affordable housing, Portland or Morristown?
- Portland housing costs are 43.8% more expensive than Morristown housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Morristown or is Health Care more affordable in Portland.
- Health related expenses are 1.7% more in Portland.
 Morristown, TNPortland, TNUnited States
 Overall  Unlock103.3100
 Food & Groceries95.3  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock98.4100
 Housing55.0  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$286,900$338,100
 Utilities97  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock102.4100
 Miscellaneous87.0  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Morristown    9 Reviews

I've lived here pretty much my whole life minus a year here and there. After seeing what other places are like, I see how bad this place is. Nothing to do, and  More

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I have lived in the Lakeway area my whole life ( I am in my late 40s ). While it was a one time the perfect area to live in, Morristown and its local leaders are ruining  More

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Over 13 years ago

I've lived here for about 22 yrs, the best of those being from age 5 to 18. Morristown is a great place to raise a family or retire to but if one is to "get  More

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Reviews for Portland    2 Reviews

Cindy · 
Over 4 years ago

Moved here from California and absolutely love it here in Portland, TN. So quiet & peaceful. Definitely a country setting. The landscape is beautiful. I frequently see  More

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Over 18 years ago

I moved to Portland 15 years ago in order to educate my children at Highland Elementary and Highland Academy--private schools located in Portland. In the process, I  More

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