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Is East Ridge, TN expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 22 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,21431% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$67,133about $5,594/month · 23% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$211,10037% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 75% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.1 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $48,560 a year. That is $23 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 51 of 114 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

East Ridge
$1,214
Tullahoma
$1,279
Farragut
$2,242
Shelbyville
$1,424
Springfield
$1,676
Sevierville
$1,243
Bristol
$1,027

How much do households earn in East Ridge?

Under $25k
18.0%
$25k–50k
25.1%
$50k–100k
35.6%
$100k–150k
11.9%
$150k+
4.7%

Share of households by yearly income. 16.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in East Ridge

SizeEast RidgeU.S. average
Studio$827$1,338
1 bedroom$995$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,162$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,538$1,698
4 bedrooms$2,032$2,098

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

How expensive is East Ridge 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 East Ridge, so the Tennessee figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in East Ridge

🏛️ Property tax$1,555a year · 0.74% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$136a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in East Ridge

Commute to work21 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree24.2%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home57.5%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line13.1%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment5.3%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in East Ridge?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $251 a month less.

Renting
$1,214
Owning
$1,465

Owning assumes a typical $211,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $21,110 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in East Ridge, TN?

Renting in East Ridge costs a median of about $1,214 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Tennessee median is $1,279.

How much do I need to make to live in East Ridge?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $48,560 a year, or $23 an hour at a full-time job.

Is East Ridge cheap or expensive?

East Ridge is rated OK: rent takes 21.7% of the typical household income of $67,133. It ranks 51st cheapest of 114 Tennessee cities we track.

How much are property taxes in East Ridge?

The median homeowner in East Ridge pays $1,555 a year in property taxes, about 0.74% of the median home value.

Is East Ridge 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 East Ridge?

The median home value in East Ridge is $211,100, about 3.1 times the typical yearly household income.

22,070 people live in East Ridge. Numbers are typical (middle) values.