Cost of Living in Johnson City, TN
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
95.5
100 = national avg
-4.5 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$42,026
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$99,333
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing108.4
Food92.4
Transportation79.3
Healthcare93.9
Utilities97.1
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$818
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,044
per month
The overall cost of living index in Johnson City is 95.5, which is 4.5% below the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 108.4. A single adult needs to earn approximately $42,026 per year to cover basic expenses.