Cost of Living in Mountain City, TN
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
66.4
100 = national avg
-33.6 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$29,198
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$69,014
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing61.5
Food78.2
Transportation56.4
Healthcare82.6
Utilities79.2
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$844
per month
2 Bedroom
$925
per month
The overall cost of living index in Mountain City is 66.4, which is 33.6% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 61.5. A single adult needs to earn approximately $29,198 per year to cover basic expenses.