Fayetteville, TN vs Sevierville, TN

Fayetteville is moderately more affordable than Sevierville, with a 14.3% lower cost of living index. Fayetteville scores 71 compared to 83 for Sevierville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Sevierville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fayetteville is $753/month compared to $1,000/month in Sevierville — a 25% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fayetteville is more affordable at $191,100 median vs $264,000.

Median household income in Fayetteville is $50,890 compared to $55,106 in Sevierville (-7.7%). The higher salaries in Sevierville partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Fayetteville spend roughly 17.8% of their income on rent, less than the 21.8% in Sevierville.