Friendsville, TN vs Kingston Springs, TN

Friendsville is moderately more affordable than Kingston Springs, with a 13.1% lower cost of living index. Friendsville scores 81 compared to 93 for Kingston Springs, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Kingston Springs can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Friendsville is $1,094/month compared to $984/month in Kingston Springs — a 11% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Kingston Springs has cheaper rent, Friendsville actually has lower median home values ($189,800 vs $359,300).

Median household income in Friendsville is $67,292 compared to $95,050 in Kingston Springs (-29.2%). While Kingston Springs is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Friendsville spend roughly 19.5% of their income on rent, more than the 12.4% in Kingston Springs.