Clarksville, TN vs Smyrna, TN

Clarksville is moderately more affordable than Smyrna, with a 13.6% lower cost of living index. Clarksville scores 88 compared to 102 for Smyrna, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Smyrna 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 $1,366/month in Smyrna — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Clarksville is more affordable at $236,100 median vs $326,700.

Median household income in Clarksville is $66,786 compared to $78,409 in Smyrna (-14.8%). While Smyrna 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 20.9% in Smyrna.