Clifton, TN vs Fowlkes, TN

Fowlkes is moderately more affordable than Clifton, with a 6.2% lower cost of living index. Clifton scores 64 compared to 60 for Fowlkes, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Clifton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Clifton is $713/month compared to $712/month in Fowlkes — a 0% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fowlkes is more affordable at $81,400 median vs $126,900.

Median household income in Clifton is $44,286 compared to $43,813 in Fowlkes (+1.1%). Clifton 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 Clifton spend roughly 19.3% of their income on rent, less than the 19.5% in Fowlkes.