Algood, TN vs Hartsville/Trousdale County, TN

Algood is moderately more affordable than Hartsville/Trousdale County, with a 12% lower cost of living index. Algood scores 72 compared to 82 for Hartsville/Trousdale County, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hartsville/Trousdale County can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Algood is $822/month compared to $805/month in Hartsville/Trousdale County — a 2% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Hartsville/Trousdale County has cheaper rent, Algood actually has lower median home values ($179,400 vs $284,100).

Median household income in Algood is $40,514 compared to $63,190 in Hartsville/Trousdale County (-35.9%). While Hartsville/Trousdale County is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Algood spend roughly 24.3% of their income on rent, more than the 15.3% in Hartsville/Trousdale County.