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Cost of living in Greene County, TN

Estimated monthly cost
$2,589/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 70,919 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $809 31%
Healthcare $480 19%
Federal tax $417 16%
Transport $320 12%
Groceries $317 12%
Energy $191 7%
Water $55 2%
State tax $0 0%

Rent in Greene County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$616
per month
1 bedroom
$809
per month
2 bedroom
$899
per month
3 bedroom
$1,260
per month
4 bedroom
$1,389
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Greene County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$54,071
per year
Individual earnings
$35,536
per year
Per capita
$30,170
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Greene County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$186,400
Annual property tax
$803

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Greene 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 Greene County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
10.0%

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 Greene 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 Greene County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
25.3 min
Drive alone
83.3%
Public transit
0.1%
Work from home
6.6%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Greene County

What it costs to live in Greene County each month.

Single person
$2,589
per month
  • Rent $809
  • Energy $191
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $317
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $417
  • State tax $0
Couple
$3,557
per month
  • Rent $899
  • Energy $229
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $525
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $555
  • State tax $0
Family
$6,043
per month
  • Rent $1,260
  • Energy $286
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $797
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $555
  • State tax $0

Frequently asked questions about Greene County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Greene County?

In Greene County, TN, a one-bedroom apartment averages $809 per month, a two-bedroom averages $899 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,260 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Greene County?

In Greene County, TN, the average household income is $54,071 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $35,536 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Greene County?

The estimated cost of living in Greene County, TN is approximately $2,589 per month for a single person, $3,557 for a couple, $6,043 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Greene County?

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

Is Greene County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Greene County, TN would need approximately $2,589 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $54,071 per year ($4,506 per month). Greene County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Greene County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Greene County, TN is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 10.0% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Greene County?

The average home value in Greene County, TN is $186,400, with average annual property taxes of $803, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Greene County compare to other areas?

You can compare Greene County, TN with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Greene County is in the Greeneville, 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