Cookeville, TN Cost of Living


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Cookeville cost of living score
87.1
Less expensive
12.9% lower
than the US average
3.1% lower
than the Tennessee average
Cookeville, Tennessee gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 87.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 12.9% lower than the U.S. average and 3.1% higher than the average for Tennessee.

Cookeville, TN

Housing costs in Cookeville?
A typical home costs $287,300, which is 15.0% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 3.6% more expensive than the average Tennessee home, at $277,400. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Cookeville costs $910 per month, which is 36.4% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 17.6% cheaper than the state average of $1,070.

Can I afford Cookeville?
To live comfortably in Cookeville, Tennessee, a minimum annual income of $55,080 for a family, and $28,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Cookeville?
The cost of living in Cookeville, TN is relatively low compared to other cities in the United States. The median home price is around $150,000, and the median rent for a two-bedroom apartment is around $800. The overall cost of living in Cookeville is lower than that of nearby metropolitan areas like Nashville and Chattanooga. While groceries tend to be slightly more expensive than those found in big cities, overall costs remain relatively low. Additionally, taxes are slightly below average compared to other cities in the state. As a result, it's an affordable place to live with plenty of amenities and conveniences for residents.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesCookevilleTennesseeUnited States
  87.189.9100.0
  96.195.4100
  131.5100.4100.0
  76.879.4100.0
  $287,300$277,400$338,100
  94.9%96.7%100.0%
  67.590.2100.0
  101.884.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 2 years ago

I lived in Cookeville for around 7 years non consecutively. Don’t expect to go on a walk here. Sidewalks are fairly abundant but they are not well maintained and there  More

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My wife and I both moved here to work for state government. Other people are right, the pay is awful, hovering around $28k for people with masters and doctorates. Rental  More

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Been here for 4-5 years now, crime is on the rise and pay is stagnant, don't look for much over 28k a year in gross income here. Lots of areas are getting metro  More

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