Cost of Living in Kingston, TN
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
98.2
100 = national avg
-1.8 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$43,201
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$102,112
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing85.7
Food103.9
Transportation107.8
Healthcare103.1
Utilities99.5
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$918
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,092
per month
The overall cost of living index in Kingston is 98.2, which is 1.8% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 85.7. A single adult needs to earn approximately $43,201 per year to cover basic expenses.