Clarksville, TN vs Johnson City, TN

Johnson City is moderately more affordable than Clarksville, with a 11.1% lower cost of living index. Clarksville scores 88 compared to 79 for Johnson City, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Clarksville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Clarksville is $1,215/month compared to $957/month in Johnson City — a 27% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Johnson City has cheaper rent, Clarksville actually has lower median home values ($236,100 vs $238,000).

Median household income in Clarksville is $66,786 compared to $55,429 in Johnson City (+20.5%). While Clarksville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Clarksville spend roughly 21.8% of their income on rent, more than the 20.7% in Johnson City.