Cost of Living in Cookeville, TN
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
91.2
100 = national avg
-8.8 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$40,148
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$94,894
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing107.4
Food87.1
Transportation74.1
Healthcare89.7
Utilities93.7
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$818
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,014
per month
The overall cost of living index in Cookeville is 91.2, which is 8.8% below the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 107.4. A single adult needs to earn approximately $40,148 per year to cover basic expenses.