Cost of Living

With a cost of living below the national average and one of the lowest overall tax burdens in the U.S. 

• No personal income tax
• Low utility costs
• Cost of living:       13% below the national average
• Housing costs:      25% below the national average
• Healthcare costs:   12% below the national average 

Homes in East Tennessee come in all shapes and sizes, from downtown lofts, to mountain getaways, to exclusive addresses and planned communities; in spaces smaller than 1,000 square feet to more than 10,000 square feet, and at prices ranging from the mid $150,000s to well above $1 million.

Advantages include:

• Housing costs 25% below the national average
• Affordable utilities
• Easy commutes to work