Cost of Living in Mountain City, TN

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13%
Overall NAT. AVG.
4%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
36%
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 Mountain City Tennessee National
Cost of living8792100
Groceries9698100
Health care9897100
Housing6480100
Transportation9597100
Utilities9798100
Lifestyle & Entertainment9697100
Household Items9998100
Education & Childcare10197100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Mountain City is 6% lower than the Tennessee average
  • The cost of living in Mountain City is 13% lower than the national average
  • Mountain City housing is 36% 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$66,739$5,562$1,557$2,002
      Renters$19,034$1,586$444$571

      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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