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Cost of Living in Orme, TN

Population: 57 | Tennessee

78
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Orme is 22% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
21
Home Values
92
Regional Price

Cost of Living in Orme, TN: What You Need to Know

With a cost of living index of 78, Orme, TN is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 22% cheaper than the national average and 3% below the Tennessee state average of 80. Orme is a small community of 57 residents.

The median household income in Orme is $33,000, which is 56% lower than the national median of $75,149. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

Everyday prices in the Chattanooga, TN-GA (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.

Income

Median Household Income
$33,000
vs US Median ($75,149)
-56%

Housing

Median Home Value
$64,000
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$405/mo

Everyday Prices in Orme

BLS Average Prices for the Chattanooga, TN-GA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area

$2.88
Gasoline (regular)
per gallon
-6% vs US
🥚
$2.35
Eggs (grade A, large)
per dozen
-6% vs US
🥛
$3.79
Milk (whole)
per gallon
-6% vs US
🍞
$1.74
Bread (white)
per lb
-6% vs US
🍗
$3.90
Chicken breast
per lb
-6% vs US
$0.15
Electricity
per kWh
-21% vs US

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