Hendersonville, TN vs Lebanon, TN

Lebanon is moderately more affordable than Hendersonville, with a 13.4% lower cost of living index. Hendersonville scores 114 compared to 100 for Lebanon, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hendersonville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hendersonville is $1,552/month compared to $1,210/month in Lebanon — a 28% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lebanon is more affordable at $359,300 median vs $396,500.

Median household income in Hendersonville is $91,503 compared to $71,320 in Lebanon (+28.3%). While Hendersonville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hendersonville spend roughly 20.4% of their income on rent, less than the 20.4% in Lebanon.