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Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN

Cost of living in Williamson County, TN

Part of the Nashville Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$3,792/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 254,609 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,650 44%
Federal tax $849 22%
Healthcare $480 13%
Groceries $317 8%
Transport $250 7%
Energy $191 5%
Water $55 1%
State tax $0 0%

Rent in Williamson 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 Williamson County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$131,202
per year
Individual earnings
$61,878
per year
Per capita
$64,632
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Williamson County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$673,700
Annual property tax
$2,891

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Williamson 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 Williamson County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
4.2%

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 Williamson 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 Williamson County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
28.0 min
Drive alone
66.9%
Public transit
0.1%
Work from home
25.8%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Williamson County

What it costs to live in Williamson County each month.

Single person
$3,792
per month
  • Rent $1,650
  • Energy $191
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $317
  • Transport $250
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $849
  • State tax $0
Couple
$5,742
per month
  • Rent $1,827
  • Energy $229
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $525
  • Transport $350
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $1,882
  • State tax $0
Family
$8,348
per month
  • Rent $2,308
  • Energy $286
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $797
  • Transport $450
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $1,882
  • State tax $0

Frequently asked questions about Williamson County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Williamson County?

In Williamson 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 Williamson County?

In Williamson County, TN, the average household income is $131,202 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $61,878 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Williamson County?

The estimated cost of living in Williamson County, TN is approximately $3,792 per month for a single person, $5,742 for a couple, $8,348 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Williamson County?

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

Is Williamson County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Williamson County, TN would need approximately $3,792 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $131,202 per year ($10,934 per month). Williamson County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Williamson County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Williamson County, TN is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 4.2% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Williamson County?

The average home value in Williamson County, TN is $673,700, with average annual property taxes of $2,891, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Williamson County compare to other areas?

You can compare Williamson County, TN with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Williamson 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