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Tennessee City Intelligence

Compare cost of living, salaries, and quality of life across cities in Tennessee.

Tennessee, known as the "Volunteer State," offers a diverse landscape ranging from the Appalachian Mountains in the east to the Mississippi River in the west, fostering a rich cultural heritage, particularly in music. The state's economy is robust and diversified, with major industries including manufacturing (automotive, chemicals, advanced manufacturing), healthcare, agriculture (soybeans, tobacco, cotton, beef cattle), and tourism. Living in Tennessee is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living approximately 10-15% lower than the national average, and it boasts no state income tax. The climate is predominantly humid subtropical, characterized by warm, humid summers and mild winters, though temperatures vary with elevation. Residents enjoy a lifestyle that blends natural beauty and outdoor recreation with vibrant cultural scenes in its major cities, alongside a strong sense of community.

20
Cities
$62K
Avg Salary
96
Avg Cost Index
Kingsport
Top City

About Tennessee

Tennessee is a state in USA with 20 cities tracked on Urblytica. The average cost index across its cities is 96, with average salaries around $62,094. Explore cost of living, salary data, and quality of life metrics for each city below.

Cities in Tennessee

Kingsport, Tennessee city skyline – cost of living, safety and quality of life data AppalachianCentrist (CC BY-SA 4.0) via Wikimedia Commons #1 Best City 72

Kingsport

Tennessee, USA

SafetyB
Cost—
Growth—
Avg. Rent$1,400
Median Income$52,490
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La Vergne #2 Best City 70

La Vergne

Tennessee, USA

SafetyB
CostB-
Growth78
Avg. Rent$1,932
Median Income$81,313
Cost of Living96/100
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Collierville, Tennessee city skyline – cost of living, safety and quality of life data Chase Via (CC BY-SA 4.0) via Wikimedia Commons #3 Best City 67

Collierville

Tennessee, USA

SafetyA
CostC+
Growth60
Avg. Rent$1,696
Median Income$138,598
Cost of Living102/100
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Nashville, Tennessee city skyline – cost of living, safety and quality of life data Quintin Soloviev (CC BY 4.0) via Wikimedia Commons #4 Best City 56

Nashville

Tennessee, USA

SafetyC-
CostB-
Growth79
Avg. Rent$2,200
Median Income$77,371
Cost of Living98/100
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Memphis #5 Best City 42

Memphis

Tennessee, USA

SafetyF
CostB
Growth45
Avg. Rent$1,210
Median Income$51,736
Cost of Living89/100
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Hendersonville #10 Best City

Hendersonville

Tennessee, USA

Safety—
Cost—
Growth—
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$300
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0%
State Income Tax
7%
Sales Tax
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Franchise Tax

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