Jonesborough, TN vs Surgoinsville, TN

Surgoinsville is moderately more affordable than Jonesborough, with a 13.9% lower cost of living index. Jonesborough scores 85 compared to 74 for Surgoinsville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Jonesborough can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Jonesborough is $1,103/month compared to $1,013/month in Surgoinsville — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Surgoinsville is more affordable at $170,000 median vs $247,900.

Median household income in Jonesborough is $63,155 compared to $47,500 in Surgoinsville (+33%). While Jonesborough is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Jonesborough spend roughly 21% of their income on rent, less than the 25.6% in Surgoinsville.