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Cost of living in Warren County, TN

Estimated monthly cost
$2,490/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 41,587 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $712 29%
Healthcare $480 19%
Federal tax $415 17%
Transport $320 13%
Groceries $317 13%
Energy $191 8%
Water $55 2%
State tax $0 0%

Rent in Warren County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$707
per month
1 bedroom
$712
per month
2 bedroom
$934
per month
3 bedroom
$1,125
per month
4 bedroom
$1,238
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Warren County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$54,088
per year
Individual earnings
$35,429
per year
Per capita
$28,619
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Warren County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$173,900
Annual property tax
$777

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Warren 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 Warren County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
11.2%

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 Warren 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 Warren County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
27.2 min
Drive alone
81.7%
Public transit
0.0%
Work from home
5.6%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Warren County

What it costs to live in Warren County each month.

Single person
$2,490
per month
  • Rent $712
  • Energy $191
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $317
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $415
  • State tax $0
Couple
$3,592
per month
  • Rent $934
  • Energy $229
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $525
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $555
  • State tax $0
Family
$5,908
per month
  • Rent $1,125
  • Energy $286
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $797
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $555
  • State tax $0

Frequently asked questions about Warren County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Warren County?

In Warren County, TN, a one-bedroom apartment averages $712 per month, a two-bedroom averages $934 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,125 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Warren County?

In Warren County, TN, the average household income is $54,088 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $35,429 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Warren County?

The estimated cost of living in Warren County, TN is approximately $2,490 per month for a single person, $3,592 for a couple, $5,908 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Warren County?

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

Is Warren County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Warren County, TN would need approximately $2,490 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $54,088 per year ($4,507 per month). Warren County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Warren County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Warren County, TN is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 11.2% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Warren County?

The average home value in Warren County, TN is $173,900, with average annual property taxes of $777, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Warren County compare to other areas?

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