Zip 37683 (Mountain City, TN) Cost of Living


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Mountain City cost of living score
73.4
Less expensive
26.6% lower
than the US average
18.4% lower
than the Tennessee average
Mountain City (zip 37683), Tennessee gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 73.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 26.6% lower than the U.S. average and 18.4% higher than the average for Tennessee.

Zip 37683 (Mountain City, TN)

Housing costs in Mountain City?
A typical home costs $177,800, which is 47.4% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 35.9% less expensive than the average Tennessee home, at $277,400. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Mountain City costs $840 per month, which is 41.3% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 27.4% cheaper than the state average of $1,070.

Can I afford Mountain City?
To live comfortably in Mountain City (zip 37683), Tennessee, a minimum annual income of $34,200 for a family, and $29,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Mountain City?
The cost of living in 37683 Mountain City, TN is quite affordable. The median household income is around $35,000, which is well below the national median. The cost of housing is also very low compared to other cities in Tennessee and the rest of the country. The average home value here is just $81,700 and the median rent for a two-bedroom apartment is only $743 per month. Utilities like electricity and water are also very affordable here, making it a great place to live on a budget.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMountain CityTennesseeUnited States
  73.489.9100.0
  93.595.4100
  96.7100.4100.0
  40.079.4100.0
  $177,800$277,400$338,100
  90.9%96.7%100.0%
  69.090.2100.0
  71.284.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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The name says it all - MOUNTAINS. It is definitely remote and small-town America, but the people are friendly and the area is gorgeous. Outdoor activities abound.  More

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Over 6 years ago

Mountain City looks like a good place to live, until you move there.The locals are uneducated, clannish and hate people from other places.There are two price structures  More

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Over 15 years ago

if our biggest supplier of jobs close.mountain city is going to be a sad little town.parksdale took over hanesbrands inc.it isn't looking good for our community.if the  More

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