Columbia, TN vs Sevierville, TN

Sevierville is moderately more affordable than Columbia, with a 7.3% lower cost of living index. Columbia scores 89 compared to 83 for Sevierville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Columbia can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Columbia is $1,092/month compared to $1,000/month in Sevierville — a 9% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Sevierville has cheaper rent, Columbia actually has lower median home values ($261,700 vs $264,000).

Median household income in Columbia is $61,204 compared to $55,106 in Sevierville (+11.1%). While Columbia is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Columbia spend roughly 21.4% of their income on rent, less than the 21.8% in Sevierville.