salaryRent is higher than in 56% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.6 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 34.7 minutes each way. Most homes (75.9%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $70,800 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 89 of 114 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in White House?
Share of households by yearly income. 31.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in White House
| Size | White House | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $939 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,467 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,765 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,673 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is White House 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 White House, so the Tennessee figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in White House
Life in White House
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in White House?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $622 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $344,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $34,480 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in White House, TN?
Renting in White House costs a median of about $1,770 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Tennessee median is $1,279.
How much do I need to make to live in White House?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $70,800 a year, or $34 an hour at a full-time job.
Is White House cheap or expensive?
White House is rated OK: rent takes 21.9% of the typical household income of $97,085. It ranks 89th cheapest of 114 Tennessee cities we track.
How much are property taxes in White House?
The median homeowner in White House pays $1,839 a year in property taxes, about 0.53% of the median home value.
Is White House 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 White House?
The median home value in White House is $344,800, about 3.6 times the typical yearly household income.
14,631 people live in White House. Numbers are typical (middle) values.