Clarksville, TN Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Clarksville, Tennessee?
$4,500 / month
for a family, 16.7% less expensive than the national average A total of $54,000 for the year for a family.
$2,700 / month
for a single person, 43.4% less expensive than the national average A total of $32,400 for the year for a single person.

Clarksville cost of living score
89.1
Less expensive
10.9% lower
than the US average
0.9% lower
than the Tennessee average
Clarksville, Tennessee gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 89.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 10.9% lower than the U.S. average and 0.9% higher than the average for Tennessee.

Clarksville, TN

Housing costs in Clarksville?
A typical home costs $281,900, which is 16.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 1.6% more expensive than the average Tennessee home, at $277,400. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Clarksville costs $1,050 per month, which is 26.6% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and close to the state average of $1,070.

Can I afford Clarksville?
To live comfortably in Clarksville, Tennessee, a minimum annual income of $54,000 for a family, and $32,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Clarksville?
Clarksville, Tennessee offers an excellent quality of life while staying within reasonable budgets - median house prices rest at close to $175K while monthly rent for a one-bedroom apartment varies from approximately $850 - 1,100 depending on location or building type chosen. Necessities such as food and utilities have been estimated to remain similar to American averages though taxes have historically been some of the lowest throughout much of Tennessee due in large part to its status as an incorporated city west of Nashville.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesClarksvilleTennesseeUnited States
    Unlock89.9100.0
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    Unlock$277,400$338,100
  100.3  Unlock100.0
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  103.0  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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I am 33 and have lived here all my life. It used to only be thought if as a small military town. Now things have changed. Clarksville has grown so much in the past 10  More

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Clarksville is a great place to live, it can be peaceful as you want it to be but it also has all the shopping you need. If you want high-end stores or fancier places to  More

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High crime rate Judge mental people Horrible weather Worst  More

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