Johnson City, Tennessee vs. Somerset, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Somerset, Kentucky is 5.1% cheaper than Johnson City, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $56,923 in Somerset, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Johnson City, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Somerset, Kentucky is cheaper than Johnson City, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Somerset
than in Johnson City, Tennessee
Johnson City, TN vs. Somerset, KY
Compared to Johnson City, Somerset is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.1% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  8.4% lower
  Health
  8.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower