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Cost of living in Wilson County, TN

Part of the Nashville Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$3,662/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 153,587 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,650 45%
Federal tax $649 18%
Healthcare $480 13%
Transport $320 9%
Groceries $317 9%
Energy $191 5%
Water $55 2%
State tax $0 0%

Rent in Wilson 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 Wilson County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$94,048
per year
Individual earnings
$49,755
per year
Per capita
$45,461
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Wilson County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$397,000
Annual property tax
$1,743

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Wilson 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 Wilson County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
7.0%

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 Wilson 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 Wilson County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
30.1 min
Drive alone
76.2%
Public transit
0.5%
Work from home
14.7%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Wilson County

What it costs to live in Wilson County each month.

Single person
$3,662
per month
  • Rent $1,650
  • Energy $191
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $317
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $649
  • State tax $0
Couple
$5,139
per month
  • Rent $1,827
  • Energy $229
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $525
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $1,209
  • State tax $0
Family
$7,745
per month
  • Rent $2,308
  • Energy $286
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $797
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $1,209
  • State tax $0

Frequently asked questions about Wilson County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Wilson County?

In Wilson 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 Wilson County?

In Wilson County, TN, the average household income is $94,048 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $49,755 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Wilson County?

The estimated cost of living in Wilson County, TN is approximately $3,662 per month for a single person, $5,139 for a couple, $7,745 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Wilson County?

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

Is Wilson County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Wilson County, TN would need approximately $3,662 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $94,048 per year ($7,837 per month). Wilson County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Wilson County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Wilson County, TN is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 7.0% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Wilson County?

The average home value in Wilson County, TN is $397,000, with average annual property taxes of $1,743, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Wilson County compare to other areas?

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