Watauga, TN Cost of Living


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Watauga cost of living score
78.1
Less expensive
21.9% lower
than the US average
13.1% lower
than the Tennessee average
Watauga, 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.

Watauga, TN

Housing costs in Watauga?
A typical home costs $189,300, which is 44.0% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 31.8% less expensive than the average Tennessee home, at $277,400. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Watauga costs $800 per month, which is 44.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 33.8% cheaper than the state average of $1,070.

Can I afford Watauga?
To live comfortably in Watauga, Tennessee, a minimum annual income of $36,360 for a family, and $26,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Watauga?
The cost of living in Watauga, TN is relatively low compared to other areas of the country. According to data from Best Places, the overall cost of living index in Watauga is 81.6, which is lower than the US average of 100. Housing expenses account for the largest portion of Watauga's cost of living, with an index score of 70.3 (compared to the US average of 100). This means that housing prices are significantly lower in Watauga than in many parts of the country. Other costs such as utilities and groceries are also slightly lower than average, while health care and transportation costs are slightly higher than average. All in all, anyone looking for a place with a low cost of living should consider moving to Watauga, TN.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesWataugaTennesseeUnited States
  78.189.9100.0
  94.595.4100
  99.4100.4100.0
  47.579.4100.0
  $189,300$277,400$338,100
  91.8%96.7%100.0%
  80.690.2100.0
  84.484.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 14 years ago

You get a taste of all 4 seasons here in this small city!. Being Surronded by the mountains gives you a yearful of color! THe Summer can get very very hot and the  More

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