salaryRent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.7 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 16.5 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $26,520 a year. That is $13 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 6 of 114 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Paris?
Share of households by yearly income. 8.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Paris
| Size | Paris | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $348 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $517 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $844 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,019 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Paris 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 Paris, so the Tennessee figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Paris
Life in Paris
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Paris?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $472 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $163,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $16,360 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Paris, TN?
Renting in Paris costs a median of about $663 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Tennessee median is $1,279.
How much do I need to make to live in Paris?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $26,520 a year, or $13 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Paris cheap or expensive?
Paris is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.0% of the typical household income of $44,231. It ranks 6th cheapest of 114 Tennessee cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Paris?
The median homeowner in Paris pays $890 a year in property taxes, about 0.54% of the median home value.
Is Paris 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 Paris?
The median home value in Paris is $163,600, about 3.7 times the typical yearly household income.
10,338 people live in Paris. Numbers are typical (middle) values.