Polk County, TN Cost of Living


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Polk cost of living score
78.7
Less expensive
21.3% lower
than the US average
12.5% lower
than the Tennessee average
Polk Tennes County, Tennessee gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 78.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 21.3% lower than the U.S. average and 12.5% higher than the average for Tennessee.

Polk County, TN

Housing costs in Polk?
A typical home costs $199,400, which is 41.0% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 28.1% less expensive than the average Tennessee home, at $277,400. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Polk costs $930 per month, which is 35.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 15.1% cheaper than the state average of $1,070.

Can I afford Polk?
To live comfortably in Polk Tennes County, Tennessee, a minimum annual income of $38,160 for a family, and $28,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Polk?
The cost of living in Polk, TN County is lower than the national average. According to the numbers provided, the cost of living index for Polk, TN County is 78.7 while the US average Cost of Living is 100. This means that everyday goods and services are cheaper in Polk, TN County compared to other parts of the United States. With a lower cost of living, one can expect to pay less for rent, utilities, transportation costs and other essential expenses. Furthermore, with a median house value of $199,400 in Polk, TN County as opposed to the US average house value of $338,100., it's clear that home ownership can be an affordable reality here.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesPolkTennesseeUnited States
  78.789.9100.0
  93.995.4100
  98.1100.4100.0
  47.379.4100.0
  $199,400$277,400$338,100
  88.3%96.7%100.0%
  89.990.2100.0
  77.884.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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