Bells, TN vs Fayetteville, TN

Fayetteville is moderately more affordable than Bells, with a 5.5% lower cost of living index. Bells scores 75 compared to 71 for Fayetteville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Bells can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bells is $1,014/month compared to $753/month in Fayetteville — a 35% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Fayetteville has cheaper rent, Bells actually has lower median home values ($164,000 vs $191,100).

Median household income in Bells is $54,132 compared to $50,890 in Fayetteville (+6.4%). While Bells is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bells spend roughly 22.5% of their income on rent, more than the 17.8% in Fayetteville.