Newport, TN Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Newport, Tennessee?
$2,820 / month
for a family, 47.8% less expensive than the national average A total of $33,840 for the year for a family.
$1,900 / month
for a single person, 60.1% less expensive than the national average A total of $22,800 for the year for a single person.

Newport cost of living score
75.5
Less expensive
24.5% lower
than the US average
16.0% lower
than the Tennessee average
Newport, Tennessee gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 75.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 24.5% lower than the U.S. average and 16.0% higher than the average for Tennessee.

Newport, TN

Housing costs in Newport?
A typical home costs $176,800, which is 47.7% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 36.3% less expensive than the average Tennessee home, at $277,400. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Newport 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 Newport?
To live comfortably in Newport, Tennessee, a minimum annual income of $33,840 for a family, and $22,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Newport?
The cost of living in Newport, TN is quite affordable. Housing costs are low, with the median home value being just under $100,000. Utilities and groceries are also quite affordable, with electricity rates being among the lowest in the state. Property taxes are also relatively low when compared to other areas of Tennessee. Although it may be more expensive than some rural areas, Newport remains a very budget-friendly place to live overall.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesNewportTennesseeUnited States
    Unlock89.9100.0
  93.6  Unlock100.0
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    Unlock$277,400$338,100
  97.7  Unlock100.0
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  77.3  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
Reviews for Newport
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Over 10 years ago

worst place to live in Tennessee, crime, corruption, crooked police, mean rotten hillbillies, drugs and the list goes on.  More

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Over 11 years ago

I am a native Texan, however I have traveled all over the world in my professional career. The one thing I have found common about everywhere I've traveled is that you  More

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Over 13 years ago

I rode through the town and spoke to several people that seemed to be very friendly. Now we had read all these comments on your city about the crime, burglaries, etc. We  More

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