Loudon, TN vs Plainview, TN

Plainview is moderately more affordable than Loudon, with a 7% lower cost of living index. Loudon scores 76 compared to 71 for Plainview, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Loudon can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Loudon is $849/month compared to $873/month in Plainview — a 3% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Loudon has cheaper rent, Plainview actually has lower median home values ($151,200 vs $220,900).

Median household income in Loudon is $58,810 compared to $61,343 in Plainview (-4.1%). Plainview offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Loudon spend roughly 17.3% of their income on rent, more than the 17.1% in Plainview.