Benton, TN vs Livingston, TN

Benton is moderately more affordable than Livingston, with a 5.8% lower cost of living index. Benton scores 61 compared to 65 for Livingston, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Livingston 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 $778/month in Livingston — a 32% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Benton has cheaper rent, Livingston actually has lower median home values ($115,600 vs $167,700).

Median household income in Benton is $35,000 compared to $35,997 in Livingston (-2.8%). Livingston does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Benton spend roughly 18.2% of their income on rent, less than the 25.9% in Livingston.