Hartsville/Trousdale County, TN vs Shelbyville, TN

Hartsville/Trousdale County, TN and Shelbyville, TN have a very similar cost of living, with only a 3.4% difference in their overall index. Hartsville/Trousdale County scores 82 while Shelbyville scores 79 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Hartsville/Trousdale County is $805/month compared to $935/month in Shelbyville — a 14% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Hartsville/Trousdale County has cheaper rent, Shelbyville actually has lower median home values ($224,700 vs $284,100).

Median household income in Hartsville/Trousdale County is $63,190 compared to $52,290 in Shelbyville (+20.8%). While Hartsville/Trousdale County is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hartsville/Trousdale County spend roughly 15.3% of their income on rent, less than the 21.5% in Shelbyville.