Carthage, TN Cost of Living


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Carthage cost of living score
86.1
Less expensive
13.9% lower
than the US average
4.2% lower
than the Tennessee average
Carthage, Tennessee gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 86.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 13.9% lower than the U.S. average and 4.2% higher than the average for Tennessee.

Carthage, TN

Housing costs in Carthage?
A typical home costs $243,700, which is 27.9% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 12.1% less expensive than the average Tennessee home, at $277,400. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Carthage costs $750 per month, which is 47.6% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 42.7% cheaper than the state average of $1,070.

Can I afford Carthage?
To live comfortably in Carthage, Tennessee, a minimum annual income of $46,800 for a family, and $22,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Carthage?
The cost of living in Carthage, TN is relatively low compared to other parts of the country. The median home price is around $130,000 which is much lower than the national average. There are a variety of housing options available from single-family homes to apartments and condos, most of which are affordable for the average person. Additionally, the average cost for groceries and other essentials like clothing and entertainment are also significantly lower than in more expensive cities. This makes it easy to maintain a comfortable lifestyle while keeping expenses relatively low.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesCarthageTennesseeUnited States
  86.189.9100.0
  95.195.4100
  132.1100.4100.0
  54.279.4100.0
  $243,700$277,400$338,100
  68.5%96.7%100.0%
  96.190.2100.0
  78.284.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 16 years ago

Smith County has been my home for 48 years. It is a delight to be from here. We have rivers, lakes, parks, good churches, good people, good schools. It is just an all  More

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Over 17 years ago

carthage Tn has been a wonderful surprise to us after re locating from "up north". I had been reading blogs before coming down here and at least half said that if they  More

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