Sweetwater, TN Cost of Living


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Sweetwater cost of living score
79.9
Less expensive
20.1% lower
than the US average
11.1% lower
than the Tennessee average
Sweetwater, Tennessee gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 79.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 20.1% lower than the U.S. average and 11.1% higher than the average for Tennessee.

Sweetwater, TN

Housing costs in Sweetwater?
A typical home costs $211,500, which is 37.4% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 23.8% less expensive than the average Tennessee home, at $277,400. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Sweetwater costs $870 per month, which is 39.2% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 23.0% cheaper than the state average of $1,070.

Can I afford Sweetwater?
To live comfortably in Sweetwater, Tennessee, a minimum annual income of $40,680 for a family, and $28,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Sweetwater?
The cost of living in Sweetwater, TN is fairly affordable. The overall cost of living index is around 87, which is 13 points below the national average. Housing costs are particularly low, with the median list price for a home being around $115,000. Utilities such as electricity and water are also relatively inexpensive when compared to other cities in the region. Other common expenses such as groceries and gas are also slightly lower than national averages. All in all, Sweetwater offers a great quality of life at an affordable price.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSweetwaterTennesseeUnited States
  79.989.9100.0
  94.695.4100
  96.2100.4100.0
  48.379.4100.0
  $211,500$277,400$338,100
  100.6%96.7%100.0%
  71.490.2100.0
  71.884.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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We bought our retirement home in Sweetwater in early 2022. We Air BnB it until we live there permanently. Our neighbors take care of our home presently, but the people  More

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