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Is Tullahoma, TN expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 23 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,27927% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$65,766about $5,481/month · 24% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$251,90024% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 71% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.8 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $51,160 a year. That is $25 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 58 of 114 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Tullahoma
$1,279
$2,242

How much do households earn in Tullahoma?

Under $25k
17.2%
$25k–50k
26.4%
$50k–100k
34.1%
$100k–150k
13.6%
$150k+
3.7%

Share of households by yearly income. 17.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Tullahoma

SizeTullahomaU.S. average
Studio$667$1,338
1 bedroom$900$1,324
2 bedrooms$878$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,070$1,698
4 bedrooms$1,604$2,098

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

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

Taxes and bills in Tullahoma

🏛️ Property tax$1,684a year · 0.67% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$181a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Tullahoma

Commute to work20.2 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree26.7%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home64.4%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line18%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment3.2%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Tullahoma?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $469 a month less.

Renting
$1,279
Owning
$1,748

Owning assumes a typical $251,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $25,190 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Tullahoma, TN?

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

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $51,160 a year, or $25 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Tullahoma cheap or expensive?

Tullahoma is rated OK: rent takes 23.3% of the typical household income of $65,766. It ranks 58th cheapest of 114 Tennessee cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Tullahoma?

The median homeowner in Tullahoma pays $1,684 a year in property taxes, about 0.67% of the median home value.

Is Tullahoma 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 Tullahoma?

The median home value in Tullahoma is $251,900, about 3.8 times the typical yearly household income.

21,103 people live in Tullahoma. Numbers are typical (middle) values.