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Cost of living in Campbell County, TN

Part of the Knoxville Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,532/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 39,568 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $733 29%
Healthcare $480 19%
Federal tax $436 17%
Transport $320 13%
Groceries $317 13%
Energy $191 8%
Water $55 2%
State tax $0 0%

Rent in Campbell County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$728
per month
1 bedroom
$733
per month
2 bedroom
$962
per month
3 bedroom
$1,271
per month
4 bedroom
$1,275
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Campbell County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$50,260
per year
Individual earnings
$36,709
per year
Per capita
$28,414
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Campbell County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$169,500
Annual property tax
$651

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Campbell County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$147
per month · 13.4¢/kWh
Natural gas
$44
per month
Annual total
$2,292
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Campbell County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
9.7%

Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.

Taxes in Campbell County

State and local tax rates for Tennessee.

No state income tax
Tennessee does not levy a personal income tax.
State sales tax
7.0%
Combined sales tax
9.6%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Campbell County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
30.6 min
Drive alone
82.2%
Public transit
0.0%
Work from home
8.1%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Campbell County

What it costs to live in Campbell County each month.

Single person
$2,532
per month
  • Rent $733
  • Energy $191
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $317
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $436
  • State tax $0
Couple
$3,561
per month
  • Rent $962
  • Energy $229
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $525
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $496
  • State tax $0
Family
$5,995
per month
  • Rent $1,271
  • Energy $286
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $797
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $496
  • State tax $0

Frequently asked questions about Campbell County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Campbell County?

In Campbell County, TN, a one-bedroom apartment averages $733 per month, a two-bedroom averages $962 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,271 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Campbell County?

In Campbell County, TN, the average household income is $50,260 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $36,709 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Campbell County?

The estimated cost of living in Campbell County, TN is approximately $2,532 per month for a single person, $3,561 for a couple, $5,995 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Campbell County?

The combined sales tax rate in Campbell County, TN is 9.55%, which includes the Tennessee state rate of 7.00% plus an average local rate of 2.55%.

Is Campbell County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Campbell County, TN would need approximately $2,532 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $50,260 per year ($4,188 per month). Campbell County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Campbell County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Campbell County, TN is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 9.7% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Campbell County?

The average home value in Campbell County, TN is $169,500, with average annual property taxes of $651, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Campbell County compare to other areas?

You can compare Campbell County, TN with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Campbell County is in the Knoxville, TN metro area.

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About this data

All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.

  • HUD FMR FY2025
  • ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
  • EIA
  • ACS + national avg
  • ACS
  • USDA + BEA RPP
Methodology All data sources