Cost of Living in Carter County, TN

Modeled annual cost: $41,664.

Median family income: $63,514.

Affordability Snapshot

TN County Median

$43,152

State Rank

74thMost expensive counties in TN out of 95See Tennessee county rankings

Median Income

$63,514

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Transport is the biggest expense in Carter County, TN.

$12,603 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$41,664

Per year

  • Transport:$12,603
  • Housing:$8,936
  • Taxes:$6,301
  • Healthcare:$5,816
  • Other Costs:$4,014
  • Food:$3,992
  • Childcare:$0

* Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding.

Cheaper counties in Tennessee

1Lake County, TN
$40,207
2Greene County, TN
$40,302
3Lauderdale County, TN
$40,382
4Polk County, TN
$40,463
5Monroe County, TN
$40,506

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