Crossville, TN vs Waverly, TN

Waverly is moderately more affordable than Crossville, with a 7% lower cost of living index. Crossville scores 76 compared to 71 for Waverly, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Crossville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Crossville is $827/month compared to $841/month in Waverly — a 2% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Crossville has cheaper rent, Waverly actually has lower median home values ($164,700 vs $230,300).

Median household income in Crossville is $50,672 compared to $45,600 in Waverly (+11.1%). While Crossville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Crossville spend roughly 19.6% of their income on rent, less than the 22.1% in Waverly.