Summary of The Cost of Living in Tennessee, United States
• The average monthly cost of living for a single person in Tennessee is $3,485.00 including rent, or $2,035.00 excluding rent.
• The average monthly cost of living for a couple (2 adults) in Tennessee is $4,847.00 including rent, or $3,397.00 excluding rent.
• The average monthly cost of living for a family of four (2 adults + 2 children) in Tennessee is $6,737.50 including rent, or $4,852.50 excluding rent.
• The average yearly cost of living in Tennessee ranges from $41,820.00 for a single person to $58,164.00 for a couple, and $80,850.00 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the yearly range is $24,420.00 for a single person to $40,764.00 for a couple, and $58,230.00 for a family of four.
• For budget-conscious living in Tennessee, baseline monthly expenses range from $2,105.00 for a single person to $2,911.50 for a couple, and $4,067.00 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the range is $1,125.00 for a single person to $1,931.50 for a couple, and $2,793.00 for a family of four.
• For comfortable/luxury living in Tennessee, estimated monthly expenses range from $6,145.00 for a single person to $8,532.50 for a couple, and $11,751.00 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the range is $3,895.00 for a single person to $6,282.50 for a couple, and $8,826.00 for a family of four.
• The average monthly salary for a person in Tennessee is $4,670.00, which is 129.5% more than the average monthly cost of living and 315.1% more than the budget cost of living for a single person, excluding rent.
Cost of Living Details
| Category | Subcategory | Description | Cost Range (Monthly) |
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| Monthly rent for your primary residence (apartments, houses, condos) | |||
| Monthly electricity bill | |||
| Monthly running water bill | |||
| Monthly broadband internet subscription with unlimited data and cable TV | |||
| Monthly gas and heating expenses | |||
| Monthly mobile phone plan with data and calling | |||
| Monthly food and grocery expenses | |||
| Monthly expenses for basic household supplies and personal hygiene items (toiletries, cleaning supplies, and paper products) | |||
| Monthly transportation costs (public transit, vehicle ownership, or ride-sharing) | |||
| Monthly expenses for movies, coffee, drinks, and social activities (excluding shopping & dining) | |||
| Monthly expenses for clothing, shoes, and accessories | |||
| Monthly health insurance cost | |||
| Monthly prescription medications and pharmacy expenses | |||
| Monthly doctor visits and dental care expenses | |||
| Monthly gym membership | |||
| Monthly expenses for laundry and housekeeping services | |||
| Monthly expenses for food and basic care per pet (grooming, veterinary visits, treats, and medications) | |||
| Monthly childcare and school fees | |||
| Total (selected items only) | |||
Expense Distribution
Salary Info
| Category | Subcategory | Description | Salary Range (Monthly) |
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| Salary | Salary | Monthly salary (full-time) |