Germantown, TN Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Germantown, Tennessee?
$7,650 / month
for a family, 41.7% more expensive than the national average A total of $91,800 for the year for a family.
$4,333 / month
for a single person, 9.1% less expensive than the national average A total of $52,000 for the year for a single person.

Germantown cost of living score
85.8
Less expensive
14.2% lower
than the US average
4.6% lower
than the Tennessee average
Germantown, Tennessee gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 85.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 14.2% lower than the U.S. average and 4.6% higher than the average for Tennessee.

Germantown, TN

Housing costs in Germantown?
A typical home costs $480,000, which is 42.0% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 73.0% more expensive than the average Tennessee home, at $277,400. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Germantown costs $1,490 per month, which is 4.2% more than the national average of $1,430 and 28.2% more than the state average of $1,070.

Can I afford Germantown?
To live comfortably in Germantown, Tennessee, a minimum annual income of $91,800 for a family, and $52,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Germantown?
Germantown, TN is a relatively affordable place to live. According to the BestPlaces Cost of Living Index, the cost of living in Germantown is 7% lower than the Tennessee average and 10% lower than the national average. This makes it an attractive option for those looking for a relatively low-cost place to call home. Housing costs in Germantown are also particularly low, with an overall score that is 22% lower than the national average. Likewise, groceries and transportation costs are similarly low, making life in Germantown much more affordable than many other Tennessee cities.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesGermantownTennesseeUnited States
    Unlock89.9100.0
  103.7  Unlock100.0
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    Unlock$277,400$338,100
  97.5  Unlock100.0
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  100.2  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 10 years ago

We get all four seasons in Germantown. Winters are mild with maybe 4" of snow. Summers are hot & humid. This semi-tropical enviroment is why our vegitation is so  More

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Over 11 years ago

I don't care what anybody says about this school.... I HATE HHS! Yeah. It's a great academic (which you REALLY have to be dedicated to studying for) and AWESOME visual  More

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Over 14 years ago

Germantown, TN is a small suburb of Memphis, TN with a good school system, great community life and a very low crime  More

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