Millington, TN vs Spurgeon, TN

Spurgeon is moderately more affordable than Millington, with a 12% lower cost of living index. Millington scores 78 compared to 70 for Spurgeon, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Millington can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Millington is $1,059/month compared to $796/month in Spurgeon — a 33% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Spurgeon has cheaper rent, Millington actually has lower median home values ($172,800 vs $197,500).

Median household income in Millington is $51,695 compared to $66,091 in Spurgeon (-21.8%). Spurgeon offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Millington spend roughly 24.6% of their income on rent, more than the 14.5% in Spurgeon.