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Is Dickson, TN expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 17 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,04141% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$75,148about $6,262/month · 14% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$292,60012% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 85% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.9 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $41,640 a year. That is $20 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 33 of 114 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Dickson
$1,041
Seymour
$1,594
Dyersburg
$895
Greeneville
$548
Goodlettsville
$1,787
Arlington
$2,277
Nolensville
$2,582

How much do households earn in Dickson?

Under $25k
12.8%
$25k–50k
20.7%
$50k–100k
45.9%
$100k–150k
10.9%
$150k+
5.6%

Share of households by yearly income. 16.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Dickson

SizeDicksonU.S. average
Studio$1,213$1,338
1 bedroom$951$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,120$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,164$1,698
4 bedrooms$1,336$2,098

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

How expensive is Dickson 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 Dickson, so the Tennessee figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Dickson

🏛️ Property tax$1,542a year · 0.53% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$134a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Dickson

Commute to work26.8 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree17.8%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home61.7%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line12.8%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment4.8%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Dickson?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $989 a month less.

Renting
$1,041
Owning
$2,030

Owning assumes a typical $292,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $29,260 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Dickson, TN?

Renting in Dickson costs a median of about $1,041 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Tennessee median is $1,279.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $41,640 a year, or $20 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Dickson cheap or expensive?

Dickson is rated Cheap: rent takes 16.6% of the typical household income of $75,148. It ranks 33rd cheapest of 114 Tennessee cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Dickson?

The median homeowner in Dickson pays $1,542 a year in property taxes, about 0.53% of the median home value.

Is Dickson 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 Dickson?

The median home value in Dickson is $292,600, about 3.9 times the typical yearly household income.

16,424 people live in Dickson. Numbers are typical (middle) values.