Lobelville, TN vs Tazewell, TN

Tazewell is moderately more affordable than Lobelville, with a 7.3% lower cost of living index. Lobelville scores 73 compared to 68 for Tazewell, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lobelville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lobelville is $883/month compared to $748/month in Tazewell — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Tazewell is more affordable at $163,900 median vs $176,100.

Median household income in Lobelville is $54,063 compared to $41,852 in Tazewell (+29.2%). While Lobelville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Lobelville spend roughly 19.6% of their income on rent, less than the 21.4% in Tazewell.