salaryRent is higher than in 55% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.1 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $70,200 a year. That is $34 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 88 of 114 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Smyrna?
Share of households by yearly income. 24.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Smyrna
| Size | Smyrna | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,213 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,202 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,435 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,816 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,494 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Smyrna overall?
Everyday prices in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin metro area are 4% below the U.S. average (index 96.3, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in Smyrna
Life in Smyrna
What jobs pay in Smyrna
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $142,540 | 14.8% |
| Pharmacist | $137,590 | 15.3% |
| Physician Assistant | $129,050 | 16.3% |
| Software Developer | $126,610 | 16.6% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $122,320 | 17.2% |
| Operations Manager | $119,990 | 17.6% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $99,270 | 21.2% |
| Civil Engineer | $98,650 | 21.3% |
| Dental Hygienist | $94,030 | 22.4% |
| Registered Nurse | $84,040 | 25.1% |
| Accountant | $78,080 | 27.0% |
| Market Research Analyst | $77,240 | 27.3% |
| Police Officer | $68,780 | 30.6% |
| Electrician | $63,340 | 33.2% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $61,940 | 34.0% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,460 | 34.3% |
| Truck Driver | $60,630 | 34.7% |
| HVAC Technician | $60,270 | 34.9% |
| Plumber | $60,100 | 35.0% |
| Carpenter | $55,770 | 37.8% |
| Firefighter | $49,300 | 42.7% |
| Customer Service Representative | $45,510 | 46.3% |
| Medical Assistant | $44,620 | 47.2% |
| Warehouse Worker | $39,790 | 52.9% |
| Nursing Assistant | $39,510 | 53.3% |
| Restaurant Cook | $38,170 | 55.2% |
| Retail Salesperson | $34,420 | 61.2% |
| Cashier | $30,570 | 68.9% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $29,390 | 71.7% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Smyrna?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $731 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $358,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $35,830 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Smyrna, TN?
Renting in Smyrna costs a median of about $1,755 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Tennessee median is $1,279.
How much do I need to make to live in Smyrna?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $70,200 a year, or $34 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Smyrna cheap or expensive?
Smyrna is rated OK: rent takes 23.8% of the typical household income of $88,357. It ranks 88th cheapest of 114 Tennessee cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Smyrna?
The median homeowner in Smyrna pays $1,764 a year in property taxes, about 0.49% of the median home value.
Is Smyrna more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are 4% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Smyrna?
The median home value in Smyrna is $358,300, about 4.1 times the typical yearly household income.
56,692 people live in Smyrna. Numbers are typical (middle) values.