Benton, TN vs Camden, TN

Benton is moderately more affordable than Camden, with a 8.5% lower cost of living index. Benton scores 61 compared to 67 for Camden, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Camden can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Benton is $530/month compared to $820/month in Camden — a 35% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Benton has cheaper rent, Camden actually has lower median home values ($123,600 vs $167,700).

Median household income in Benton is $35,000 compared to $48,700 in Camden (-28.1%). While Camden is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Benton spend roughly 18.2% of their income on rent, less than the 20.2% in Camden.