salaryRent is higher than in 69% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.0 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 30.2 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $79,760 a year. That is $38 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 98 of 114 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Mount Juliet?
Share of households by yearly income. 41.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Mount Juliet
| Size | Mount Juliet | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,943 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,504 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,184 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,174 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,806 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Mount Juliet overall?
Everyday prices in Tennessee overall are 8% below the U.S. average (index 91.9, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Mount Juliet, so the Tennessee figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Mount Juliet
Life in Mount Juliet
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Mount Juliet?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,198 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $460,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $46,010 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Mount Juliet, TN?
Renting in Mount Juliet costs a median of about $1,994 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Tennessee median is $1,279.
How much do I need to make to live in Mount Juliet?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $79,760 a year, or $38 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Mount Juliet cheap or expensive?
Mount Juliet is rated OK: rent takes 20.7% of the typical household income of $115,473. It ranks 98th cheapest of 114 Tennessee cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Mount Juliet?
The median homeowner in Mount Juliet pays $1,849 a year in property taxes, about 0.40% of the median home value.
Is Mount Juliet 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 Mount Juliet?
The median home value in Mount Juliet is $460,100, about 4.0 times the typical yearly household income.
42,073 people live in Mount Juliet. Numbers are typical (middle) values.