Cost of Living in Houston County, TN

Modeled annual cost: $44,261.

Median family income: $71,667.

Affordability Snapshot

TN County Median

$43,152

State Rank

41thMost expensive counties in TN out of 95See Tennessee county rankings

Median Income

$71,667

Location Type

Not Metropolitan

Biggest category:

Transport is the biggest expense in Houston County, TN.

$14,227 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$44,261

Per year

  • Transport:$14,227
  • Housing:$8,628
  • Taxes:$6,812
  • Healthcare:$6,305
  • Food:$4,281
  • Other Costs:$4,008
  • 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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