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Is Lewisburg, TN expensive to live in?

ExpensiveRent takes 42 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,8063% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$52,136about $4,345/month · 40% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$225,70032% lower than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 58% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.3 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $72,240 a year. That is $35 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Tennessee cities?

No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Tennessee. It is number 92 of 114 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Lewisburg
$1,806
Manchester
$1,112
Soddy-Daisy
$1,255
Crossville
$1,089
Portland
$2,168
Alcoa
$1,566
Middle Valley
$1,405

How much do households earn in Lewisburg?

Under $25k
19.3%
$25k–50k
33.2%
$50k–100k
31.0%
$100k–150k
7.2%
$150k+
4.6%

Share of households by yearly income. 11.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Lewisburg

SizeLewisburgU.S. average
1 bedroom$463$1,324
2 bedrooms$901$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,105$1,698
4 bedrooms$1,639$2,098

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

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

Taxes and bills in Lewisburg

🏛️ Property tax$1,329a year · 0.59% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$137a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Lewisburg

Commute to work25.9 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree17.3%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home59.4%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line19.9%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment5.5%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Lewisburg?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $240 a month less than renting.

Renting
$1,806
Owning
$1,566

Owning assumes a typical $225,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $22,570 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Lewisburg, TN?

Renting in Lewisburg costs a median of about $1,806 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Tennessee median is $1,279.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $72,240 a year, or $35 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Lewisburg cheap or expensive?

Lewisburg is rated Expensive: rent takes 41.6% of the typical household income of $52,136. It ranks 92nd cheapest of 114 Tennessee cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Lewisburg?

The median homeowner in Lewisburg pays $1,329 a year in property taxes, about 0.59% of the median home value.

Is Lewisburg 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 Lewisburg?

The median home value in Lewisburg is $225,700, about 4.3 times the typical yearly household income.

12,861 people live in Lewisburg. Numbers are typical (middle) values.