Hartsville/Trousdale County, TN vs Waverly, TN

Waverly is moderately more affordable than Hartsville/Trousdale County, with a 14.7% lower cost of living index. Hartsville/Trousdale County scores 82 compared to 71 for Waverly, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hartsville/Trousdale County can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hartsville/Trousdale County is $805/month compared to $841/month in Waverly — a 4% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Hartsville/Trousdale County has cheaper rent, Waverly actually has lower median home values ($164,700 vs $284,100).

Median household income in Hartsville/Trousdale County is $63,190 compared to $45,600 in Waverly (+38.6%). 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 22.1% in Waverly.