Selmer, TN Cost of Living


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United States / Tennessee / No Metro Area / McNairy County / Selmer / Zip Codes

Selmer cost of living score
73.3
Less expensive
26.7% lower
than the US average
18.5% lower
than the Tennessee average
Selmer, Tennessee gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 73.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 26.7% lower than the U.S. average and 18.5% higher than the average for Tennessee.

Selmer, TN

Housing costs in Selmer?
A typical home costs $131,200, which is 61.2% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 52.7% less expensive than the average Tennessee home, at $277,400. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Selmer costs $760 per month, which is 46.9% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 40.8% cheaper than the state average of $1,070.

Can I afford Selmer?
To live comfortably in Selmer, Tennessee, a minimum annual income of $25,200 for a family, and $24,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Selmer?
The cost of living in Selmer, TN is relatively low compared to other parts of the state. The median home value is $84,400, which is far lower than the national average of $227,025. Renters can find a one-bedroom apartment for around $450 per month and utilities are also quite affordable. Additionally, groceries are substantially less expensive in Selmer than many other cities. All of these factors combined make it a great place for those who want to save money while still having access to a wide variety of amenities.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSelmerTennesseeUnited States
  73.389.9100.0
  92.195.4100
  98.0100.4100.0
  25.679.4100.0
  $131,200$277,400$338,100
  99.1%96.7%100.0%
  69.390.2100.0
  72.084.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Selmer's job market is shrinking by the hour. Literally (just about). We had 6 major factories that employed a majority of our population as recent as 5 years ago. Since  More

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