Cost Of Living in Dandridge, TN

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6%

Overall NAT. AVG.

3%

Groceries NAT. AVG.

14%

Housing NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.

The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living score is 90, then the estimated cost of living is 10% lower than the national average. If the score is 110, then the estimated cost of living is 10% higher than average. The overall index is calculated using weighted estimates across major everyday expense categories, including housing (30%), groceries (16%), transportation (12%), healthcare (10%), utilities (8%), lifestyle and entertainment (8%), household expenses (8%), and education and childcare (8%). All values are AI-assisted city-level estimates designed for directional comparisons.
Index	Dandridge	Tennessee	National
Cost of living	94	92	100
Groceries	97	98	100
Health care	96	97	100
Housing	86	80	100
Transportation	100	97	100
Utilities	97	98	100
Lifestyle & Entertainment	95	97	100
Household Items	97	98	100
Education & Childcare	97	97	100

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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

The cost of living in Dandridge is 2% higher than the Tennessee average
The cost of living in Dandridge is 6% lower than the national average
Dandridge housing is 14% lower than the national average
Tennessee general sales tax is 37% higher than the national average
Tennessee state income tax is 100% lower than the national average

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Median Income & Debt-To-Income Ratio

Median Income	Per Year	Per Month	Max Budget (28% DTI)	Max Budget (36% DTI)
Owners	$89,877	$7,490	$2,097	$2,697
Renters	$45,766	$3,814	$1,068	$1,373

Tennessee Sales Tax

State	General Sales Tax	With Max Surtax
Tennessee	7%	9.75%

Tennessee Income Tax

State	Income Tax (Low)	Income Tax (High)
Tennessee	0%	0%

Nearby cities with low cost of living

City	Population	Cost of Living Index	National Avg.
Newport, TN	7,093	85	15.2%
White Pine, TN	2,471	88	11.7%
Morristown, TN	30,738	89	11.2%
Jefferson City, TN	8,524	89	10.8%
New Market, TN	1,617	90	9.5%
Dandridge, TN	3,269	94	6.1%

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Dandridge, TN	3,269	94	6.1%