Collegedale, TN vs Sevierville, TN

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Sevierville is 25% cheaper than Collegedale. With a cost index of 83 vs 103, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Sevierville to Collegedale should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Collegedale is $1,435/month compared to $1,000/month in Sevierville — a 44% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Sevierville is more affordable at $264,000 median vs $332,700.

Median household income in Collegedale is $64,905 compared to $55,106 in Sevierville (+17.8%). The higher salaries in Collegedale partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Collegedale spend roughly 26.5% of their income on rent, more than the 21.8% in Sevierville.