Alexandria, TN vs Blountville, TN

Alexandria is moderately more affordable than Blountville, with a 6.3% lower cost of living index. Alexandria scores 68 compared to 73 for Blountville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Blountville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Alexandria is $550/month compared to $914/month in Blountville — a 40% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Alexandria has cheaper rent, Blountville actually has lower median home values ($185,600 vs $213,000).

Median household income in Alexandria is $48,542 compared to $64,509 in Blountville (-24.8%). While Blountville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Alexandria spend roughly 13.6% of their income on rent, less than the 17% in Blountville.