Morristown, TN vs Union City, TN

Union City is moderately more affordable than Morristown, with a 5.3% lower cost of living index. Morristown scores 69 compared to 66 for Union City, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Morristown can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Morristown is $855/month compared to $732/month in Union City — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Union City is more affordable at $138,400 median vs $155,700.

Median household income in Morristown is $44,811 compared to $45,523 in Union City (-1.6%). Union City offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Morristown spend roughly 22.9% of their income on rent, more than the 19.3% in Union City.