Powells Crossroads, TN vs Waverly, TN

Waverly is moderately more affordable than Powells Crossroads, with a 11.7% lower cost of living index. Powells Crossroads scores 80 compared to 71 for Waverly, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Powells Crossroads can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Powells Crossroads is $1,089/month compared to $841/month in Waverly — a 30% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Waverly is more affordable at $164,700 median vs $173,000.

Median household income in Powells Crossroads is $65,804 compared to $45,600 in Waverly (+44.3%). While Powells Crossroads is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Powells Crossroads spend roughly 19.9% of their income on rent, less than the 22.1% in Waverly.