Central, TN Cost of Living


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Central cost of living score
78.1
Less expensive
21.9% lower
than the US average
13.1% lower
than the Tennessee average
Central, Tennessee gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 78.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 21.9% lower than the U.S. average and 13.1% higher than the average for Tennessee.

Central, TN

Housing costs in Central?
A typical home costs $136,400, which is 59.7% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 50.8% less expensive than the average Tennessee home, at $277,400. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Central costs $920 per month, which is 35.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 16.3% cheaper than the state average of $1,070.

Can I afford Central?
To live comfortably in Central, Tennessee, a minimum annual income of $26,280 for a family, and $30,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Central?
The cost of living in Central, TN is fairly affordable. Compared to the national average, Central has a lower cost of living index, with housing costs being particularly low. Consumer goods and services are also cheaper than the U.S. average, making it an ideal place for those looking to stretch their budget further. Although groceries and utilities tend to be slightly higher than the national average, overall Central remains an affordable place to live for families and individuals alike.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesCentralTennesseeUnited States
  78.189.9100.0
  95.695.4100
  99.4100.4100.0
  51.079.4100.0
  $136,400$277,400$338,100
  94.4%96.7%100.0%
  80.790.2100.0
  84.284.7100.0

   100=National Average

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