Cost of Living in Lake City, TN

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21%
Overall NAT. AVG.
5%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
63%
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 Lake City Tennessee National
Cost of living7992100
Groceries9598100
Health care9997100
Housing3780100
Transportation9597100
Utilities9598100
Lifestyle & Entertainment9697100
Household Items9698100
Education & Childcare10297100
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743 Lovely Bluff Rd

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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Lake City is 15% lower than the Tennessee average
  • The cost of living in Lake City is 21% lower than the national average
  • Lake City housing is 63% 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$53,953$4,496$1,259$1,619
      Renters$20,608$1,717$481$618

      Tennessee Sales Tax

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

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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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