Cost of Living in Pigeon Forge, TN

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4%
Overall NAT. AVG.
5%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
7%
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 Pigeon Forge Tennessee National
Cost of living9692100
Groceries9598100
Health care9997100
Housing9380100
Transportation9597100
Utilities9598100
Lifestyle & Entertainment9697100
Household Items9698100
Education & Childcare10297100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Pigeon Forge is 4% higher than the Tennessee average
  • The cost of living in Pigeon Forge is 4% lower than the national average
  • Pigeon Forge housing is 7% 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$95,442$7,954$2,227$2,864
      Renters$67,058$5,588$1,565$2,012
      A good indicator of the general affordability of housing in Pigeon Forge, 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 Pigeon Forge, the median monthly income is $95,442 for those who own their own homes. Under the standard rule, that income level would allow for $2,227 to be budgeted for housing expenses each month, at the most. Renters, on the other hand, earn about $67,058, per the median income in the area. That would allow for renters to spend up to $1,565 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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      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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