Cost of Living in Dunlap, TN

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12%
Overall NAT. AVG.
4%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
32%
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 Dunlap Tennessee National
Cost of living8892100
Groceries9698100
Health care9897100
Housing6880100
Transportation9697100
Utilities9698100
Lifestyle & Entertainment9497100
Household Items9998100
Education & Childcare9797100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Dunlap is 5% lower than the Tennessee average
  • The cost of living in Dunlap is 12% lower than the national average
  • Dunlap housing is 32% 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$78,463$6,539$1,831$2,354
      Renters$39,790$3,316$928$1,194
      A good indicator of the general affordability of housing in Dunlap, TN, is the percentage of monthly income that should be spent on housing expenses, otherwise known as the debt-to-income ratio (DTI). Generally speaking, no more than 28 percent of your total gross income should be spent on your housing expenses and not more than 36 percent of your gross income on total expenses, including debts. In Dunlap, the median monthly income is $78,463 for those who own their own homes. Under the standard rule, that income level would allow for $1,831 to be budgeted for housing expenses each month, at the most. Renters, on the other hand, earn about $39,790, per the median income in the area. That would allow for renters to spend up to $928 on monthly rental expenses.

      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%

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      Dunlap, TN5,3558812.1%

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      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.
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