Bean Station, TN vs Humboldt, TN

Humboldt is moderately more affordable than Bean Station, with a 7.2% lower cost of living index. Bean Station scores 67 compared to 62 for Humboldt, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Bean Station can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bean Station is $720/month compared to $757/month in Humboldt — a 5% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Bean Station has cheaper rent, Humboldt actually has lower median home values ($111,300 vs $156,400).

Median household income in Bean Station is $50,114 compared to $42,873 in Humboldt (+16.9%). While Bean Station is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bean Station spend roughly 17.2% of their income on rent, less than the 21.2% in Humboldt.