Hendersonville, TN vs Smyrna, TN

Smyrna is moderately more affordable than Hendersonville, with a 11.1% lower cost of living index. Hendersonville scores 114 compared to 102 for Smyrna, 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 $1,366/month in Smyrna — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Smyrna is more affordable at $326,700 median vs $396,500.

Median household income in Hendersonville is $91,503 compared to $78,409 in Smyrna (+16.7%). 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 20.9% in Smyrna.