Cookeville, TN vs Powell, TN

Cookeville is moderately more affordable than Powell, with a 9.3% lower cost of living index. Cookeville scores 81 compared to 89 for Powell, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Powell can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cookeville is $885/month compared to $1,153/month in Powell — a 23% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Cookeville is more affordable at $263,800 median vs $264,500.

Median household income in Cookeville is $48,501 compared to $85,281 in Powell (-43.1%). While Powell is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Cookeville spend roughly 21.9% of their income on rent, more than the 16.2% in Powell.