Compare My CityCost of Living in Tennessee
We track 10 metro areas in Tennessee. The average of the 10 metros we track in Tennessee is 89.8 on the BEA's overall price index — 10.2% below the US average of 100. Jackson, TN is the least expensive at 85.5, while Nashville, TN is the most expensive at 96.3. Figures reflect 2024 data from the US Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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Metro areas in Tennessee
| Metro | Overall RPP | vs US avg |
|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga, TN | 91.5 | −8.5% |
| Clarksville, TN | 90.9 | −9.1% |
| Cleveland, TN | 88.1 | −11.9% |
| Jackson, TN | 85.5 | −14.5% |
| Johnson City, TN | 87.9 | −12.1% |
| Kingsport, TN | 86.4 | −13.6% |
| Knoxville, TN | 92.6 | −7.4% |
| Memphis, TN | 92.2 | −7.8% |
| Morristown, TN | 86.4 | −13.6% |
| Nashville, TN | 96.3 | −3.7% |