2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Temecula, CA vs Kingsport, TN

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Is it cheaper to live in Kingsport or is it cheaper to live in Temecula?
- Kingsport is 39.6% less expensive than Temecula.

Which city has more affordable housing, Kingsport or Temecula?
- Kingsport housing costs are 74.2% less expensive than Temecula housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Temecula or is Health Care more affordable in Kingsport.
- Health related expenses are 11.6% more in Kingsport.
 Temecula, CAKingsport, TNUnited States
 Overall  Unlock79.2100
 Food & Groceries101.2  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock97.4100
 Housing208.8  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$202,100$338,100
 Utilities107  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock80.9100
 Miscellaneous112.0  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Temecula    43 Reviews

Paul · 
Over 2 years ago

I’ve lived in the city for about 69 years and it’s great. Way better than Murrieta. Temecula has stuff to do unlike Murrieta. Temecula has wineries and a  More

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I’ve owned in San Diego, Oceanside, Carlsbad, Big Bear, and now Temecula in both 2010-2013 & 2020-2022. This city is absolutely amazing, it is at the edge of San Diego  More

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The mountains/hills are pretty, and it is less expensive than Los Angeles. There is next to nothing to do here if you aren't a Baby Boomer or a kid. However, it is a  More

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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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