The Most Affordable Cities in Tennessee (2026)
Ranked by cost index: the average of renting, buying, goods, and services compared to the national average (100). All data from Census ACS 2024 and BEA Regional Price Parities 2023.
Rent: $1,263/mo · Homes: $209,800 · Income: $52,679
No state income tax · Sales tax: 9.25%
Rent: $1,289/mo · Homes: $294,700 · Income: $57,298
No state income tax · Sales tax: 9.75%
Rent: $1,356/mo · Homes: $307,300 · Income: $73,465
No state income tax · Sales tax: 9.5%
Rent: $1,396/mo · Homes: $323,700 · Income: $66,060
No state income tax · Sales tax: 9.25%
Rent: $1,350/mo · Homes: $370,000 · Income: $102,000
No state income tax · Sales tax: 9.25%
Rent: $1,669/mo · Homes: $438,800 · Income: $80,090
No state income tax · Sales tax: 9.25%
Rent: $1,680/mo · Homes: $456,700 · Income: $84,457
No state income tax · Sales tax: 9.75%