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Cost of living in Cannon County, TN

Part of the Nashville Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$3,529/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 14,661 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,650 47%
Federal tax $516 15%
Healthcare $480 14%
Transport $320 9%
Groceries $317 9%
Energy $191 5%
Water $55 2%
State tax $0 0%

Rent in Cannon County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$1,589
per month
1 bedroom
$1,650
per month
2 bedroom
$1,827
per month
3 bedroom
$2,308
per month
4 bedroom
$2,840
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Cannon County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$58,092
per year
Individual earnings
$41,623
per year
Per capita
$29,745
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Cannon County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$227,600
Annual property tax
$1,091

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Cannon 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 Cannon County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
10.4%

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 Cannon 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 Cannon County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
33.8 min
Drive alone
83.5%
Public transit
0.2%
Work from home
7.6%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Cannon County

What it costs to live in Cannon County each month.

Single person
$3,529
per month
  • Rent $1,650
  • Energy $191
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $317
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $516
  • State tax $0
Couple
$4,551
per month
  • Rent $1,827
  • Energy $229
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $525
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $621
  • State tax $0
Family
$7,157
per month
  • Rent $2,308
  • Energy $286
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $797
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $621
  • State tax $0

Frequently asked questions about Cannon County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Cannon County?

In Cannon County, TN, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,650 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,827 per month, a three-bedroom averages $2,308 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Cannon County?

In Cannon County, TN, the average household income is $58,092 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $41,623 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Cannon County?

The estimated cost of living in Cannon County, TN is approximately $3,529 per month for a single person, $4,551 for a couple, $7,157 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Cannon County?

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

Is Cannon County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Cannon County, TN would need approximately $3,529 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $58,092 per year ($4,841 per month). Cannon County has a high cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Cannon County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Cannon County, TN is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 10.4% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Cannon County?

The average home value in Cannon County, TN is $227,600, with average annual property taxes of $1,091, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Cannon County compare to other areas?

You can compare Cannon County, TN with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Cannon County is in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, 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