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Church Hill, TN

Manageable

Your dollar goes further in Church Hill, TN — everyday costs run about 20% below the national average (Cost Index: 80). Housing is especially affordable: the median home is valued at $192,600, well under the $303,400 US median. The local median household income of $69,433 tends to stretch further here than in most parts of the country.

Church Hill looks comparatively manageable for household relocation, with 18% rent burden, 2.8x home-price-to-income, and a housing index of 63. Use the assumptions below to test whether your own budget still stays in the safe range.Data Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 · BEA RPP 2023 · Zillow ZHVI

Data Updated: March 2026
Housing Feasibility Verdict
Safe

Based on your household income, housing mode, local rent, home value, property tax, and mortgage assumptions for Church Hill.

Monthly Housing
$1,041/mo
Lower of rent or buy scenario
Housing Burden
18%
Healthy
Residual Cash
$4,245/mo
After housing and debt · $1,415/person
Rent vs Buy
Buying can be tested
Main pressure: home prices
Assumptions
Housing Mode
Confidence: MediumHome source: ACSRent source: ACSBEA proxy: msaHousehold size: 3Down payment: 20%Fixed burden: 27%
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Cost Index
80
Affordable
Based on housing costs · See methodology
Median Home Value
$192,600
Source: Census ACS
National: $303,400
Median Rent
$1,041/mo
Source: Census ACS
National: $1,348/mo
Household Income
$69,433
National: $78,538
Population
7,057
Purchasing Power
111
100 = national baseline

Cost of Living Breakdown

Each index uses 100 as the US national average. A score of 150 means 50% more expensive; 80 means 20% cheaper.

Housing Cost Index
63 / 100
37% below average
Rent Index
77 / 100
23% below average
Goods & Groceries
96 / 100
About the same as most US cities
Utilities
76 / 100
24% lower utility bills
Healthcare & Services
96 / 100
In line with national average
Overall Index
80
Affordable · 20% below average

Church Hill Mortgage Calculator

Pre-filled with the local median home value of $192,600 and Tennessee's property tax rate of 0.66%.

Household Housing Budget

Local median household income is shown only as a place-side affordability input. Personal salary, filing status, and take-home pay analysis belong in salary.city.

Local Household Income
$69,433
Census ACS place context
Rent Burden Estimate
18%
Typical annual rent / local household income
Home Price to Income
2.8x
Typical home value / local household income
Use this section to judge whether Church Hill looks structurally manageable for a household budget. For a specific job offer, filing status, payroll taxes, or salary equivalence across cities, run the income-side decision in salary.city.

Property Tax in Church Hill, TN

Est. Annual Property Tax
$1,271
Monthly Impact
$106
Added to your mortgage
Effective Rate
0.66%
National avg: ~1.00%

Tennessee Place Tax Context

Tax TypeTennesseeNational Avg
Property Tax Rate0.66%1.00%
Top Income Tax RateNo State Income Tax~5.0%
State Sales Tax9.55%~5.0%

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Cost Index Comparison (100 = National Avg)

Housing CostsNational Avg: 100
Church Hill, TN: 63
Rent Prices
77

FAQ: Living in Church Hill

Is Church Hill, TN an affordable place to live?+

Yes — everyday expenses in Church Hill run about 20% below the US average (Cost Index: 80). Housing is especially affordable: the median home is valued around $192,600, compared to the $303,400 national median. Monthly rent is typically around $1,041, versus $1,348 nationally.

How does Church Hill fit a household housing budget?+

Start with housing. Typical monthly rent is $1,041, while local median household income is $69,433. That implies a rent-burden proxy of about 18% before utilities and other costs. For a specific job offer, filing status, or take-home pay scenario, use salary.city.

How much are taxes in Church Hill, TN?+

Tennessee is one of the few states with no state income tax, which can save residents thousands of dollars per year. The effective property tax rate is 0.66%. On a home worth $192,600, that translates to roughly $1,271 per year in property taxes. Sales tax (state + local) averages around 9.55% on everyday purchases.

How much does it cost to rent in Church Hill, TN?+

The typical monthly rent in Church Hill is around $1,041. That's roughly 23% lower than the $1,348 national median. For comparison, the median home value here is $192,600, so buyers should also factor in mortgage payments, property taxes, and insurance.

How much does a house cost in Church Hill, TN?+

The median home in Church Hill is valued at $192,600. With 20% down and a 6.5% mortgage rate, you'd be looking at roughly $974/month for principal and interest alone — before property taxes and insurance. About 87% of residents here own their homes.

Are groceries and utilities expensive in Church Hill?+

Grocery prices in Church Hill are about average compared to the rest of the US (index: 96, where 100 is the national average). Utility bills (electricity, gas, water) are below average (index: 76). Overall, these everyday costs shouldn't cause major surprises if you're moving from another similarly-sized US city.

What is Church Hill, TN like to live in?+

Church Hill is a small town with a population of about 7,057. The median age of residents is 46.4, skewing somewhat older — common in established suburban communities. The local poverty rate is 6.79%, well below the national average of 12.4%.

Lower-Pressure Alternatives in Tennessee

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Higher-Pressure Comparisons in Tennessee

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Reviewed by LivabilityCalc Research Team
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Data Sources & Methodology
  • Real Estate & Housing: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI, Smoothed & Seasonally Adjusted) and Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI). Structural fallback utilizes U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates.
  • Goods, Utilities & Services: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) Metropolitan Area Regional Price Parities (MARPP), incorporating verified State Nonmetropolitan averages.
  • Mortgage Rates: Freddie Mac 30-Year Fixed Rate Mortgage Average in the United States (PMMS) via Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED).
  • Tax Context: State-level property, sales, and income-tax context used for place-side relocation planning. Personal take-home pay and offer analysis are handled by salary.city.
  • Index Methodology: Weighting matrix derived from Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Consumer Expenditure Surveys (CEX) distributional models. Baseline standardized at 100. (Read methodology details)
Last data update: March 2026 · Mortgage rates updated monthly