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Is Clinton, TN expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 18 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,13435% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$74,289about $6,191/month · 15% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$225,00032% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 80% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.0 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $45,360 a year. That is $22 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Tennessee cities?

Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Tennessee. It is number 41 of 114 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Clinton
$1,134
Halls
$2,274
Paris
$663
Atoka
$1,353
Fairview
$1,460
Oakland
$2,096
Winchester
$1,166

How much do households earn in Clinton?

Under $25k
18.8%
$25k–50k
22.5%
$50k–100k
34.1%
$100k–150k
15.1%
$150k+
6.3%

Share of households by yearly income. 21.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Clinton

SizeClintonU.S. average
1 bedroom$397$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,098$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,422$1,698

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Clinton overall?

Everyday prices in Tennessee overall are 8% below the U.S. average (index 91.9, U.S. = 100).

Housing
79
Goods (food, clothes…)
96
Utilities
72
Other services
95
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Clinton, so the Tennessee figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Clinton

🏛️ Property tax$1,189a year · 0.53% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$185a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Clinton

Commute to work23.6 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree20%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home63%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line12.7%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment1.4%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Clinton?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $427 a month less.

Renting
$1,134
Owning
$1,561

Owning assumes a typical $225,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $22,500 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Clinton, TN?

Renting in Clinton costs a median of about $1,134 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Tennessee median is $1,279.

How much do I need to make to live in Clinton?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $45,360 a year, or $22 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Clinton cheap or expensive?

Clinton is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.3% of the typical household income of $74,289. It ranks 41st cheapest of 114 Tennessee cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Clinton?

The median homeowner in Clinton pays $1,189 a year in property taxes, about 0.53% of the median home value.

Is Clinton more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in Tennessee are 8% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in Clinton?

The median home value in Clinton is $225,000, about 3.0 times the typical yearly household income.

10,239 people live in Clinton. Numbers are typical (middle) values.