Lafayette, TN vs New Johnsonville, TN

New Johnsonville is moderately more affordable than Lafayette, with a 8.9% lower cost of living index. Lafayette scores 75 compared to 69 for New Johnsonville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lafayette can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lafayette is $847/month compared to $842/month in New Johnsonville — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: New Johnsonville is more affordable at $138,200 median vs $189,800.

Median household income in Lafayette is $44,924 compared to $75,114 in New Johnsonville (-40.2%). New Johnsonville offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Lafayette spend roughly 22.6% of their income on rent, more than the 13.5% in New Johnsonville.