Cost of Living in Clarksburg, TN

With a cost of living index of 67, Clarksburg, TN is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 33% cheaper than the national average and 13% below the Tennessee state average of 80. Clarksburg is a small community of 1,011 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Clarksburg's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $769 (42% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $143,800 (53% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 2x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in Clarksburg is $73,661, which is 2% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 13% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.