Cost of Living in Kingston Springs, TN

With a cost of living index of 93, Kingston Springs, TN is slightly more affordable than average. Living here is 7% cheaper than the national average and 13% above the Tennessee state average of 80. Kingston Springs is a small community of 2,799 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Kingston Springs's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $984 (25% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $359,300 (18% above the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 3.8x the median household income — a moderately affordable ratio by today's standards.

The median household income in Kingston Springs is $95,050, which is 26% higher than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 12% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum.

Everyday prices in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN (Metropolitan Statistical Area) metro area are generally below the national average. Out of 6 common items tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 6 are priced lower than the US average. These real-world prices — from groceries to electricity — add up and should be factored into any cost of living comparison.

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.