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    Lowest Cost of Living Neighborhoods in Tennessee (2026 Rankings)

    Utility costs are a key part of your monthly budget. We ranked 25 neighborhoods in Tennessee by electricity rate as a proxy for overall cost of living. Lower rates mean more money in your pocket.

    MemphisTN
    Kurby Score: 66
    Electricity Rate: 9.89¢/kWh
    Home Value: $135,000
    Population: 633,104
    Walk Score: 89/100
    AQI: 38
    BartlettTN
    Kurby Score: 73
    Electricity Rate: 9.93¢/kWh
    Home Value: $251,700
    Population: 57,481
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 43
    Mascot CDPMascot CDP, TN
    Kurby Score: 67
    Electricity Rate: 9.93¢/kWh
    Home Value: $165,500
    Population: 2,715
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 43
    4
    WinchesterTN
    Kurby Score: 73
    Electricity Rate: 9.93¢/kWh
    Home Value: $187,700
    Population: 9,450
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 43
    5
    Johnson CityTN
    Kurby Score: 72
    Electricity Rate: 9.93¢/kWh
    Home Value: $215,500
    Population: 70,720
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 32
    6
    Oak RidgeTN
    Kurby Score: 73
    Electricity Rate: 9.93¢/kWh
    Home Value: $211,700
    Population: 31,535
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 43
    7
    Spring HillTN
    Kurby Score: 72
    Electricity Rate: 9.93¢/kWh
    Home Value: $389,800
    Population: 51,319
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 43
    8
    Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance)TN
    Kurby Score: 72
    Electricity Rate: 9.93¢/kWh
    Home Value: $351,400
    Population: 684,103
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 32
    9
    BrentwoodTN
    Kurby Score: 71
    Electricity Rate: 9.93¢/kWh
    Home Value: $842,400
    Population: 44,830
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 43
    10
    ClevelandTN
    Kurby Score: 72
    Electricity Rate: 9.93¢/kWh
    Home Value: $225,700
    Population: 47,725
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 43
    11
    Mount JulietTN
    Kurby Score: 73
    Electricity Rate: 9.93¢/kWh
    Home Value: $381,400
    Population: 39,525
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 43
    12
    FranklinTN
    Kurby Score: 71
    Electricity Rate: 9.93¢/kWh
    Home Value: $574,000
    Population: 83,630
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 32
    13
    SmyrnaTN
    Kurby Score: 72
    Electricity Rate: 9.93¢/kWh
    Home Value: $285,200
    Population: 53,760
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 43
    14
    KingsportTN
    Kurby Score: 72
    Electricity Rate: 9.93¢/kWh
    Home Value: $181,600
    Population: 55,415
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 43
    15
    LebanonTN
    Kurby Score: 71
    Electricity Rate: 9.93¢/kWh
    Home Value: $325,800
    Population: 39,562
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 43
    16
    GermantownTN
    Kurby Score: 73
    Electricity Rate: 9.93¢/kWh
    Home Value: $402,300
    Population: 41,094
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 43
    17
    Fairfield Glade CDPFairfield Glade CDP, TN
    Kurby Score: 73
    Electricity Rate: 9.93¢/kWh
    Home Value: $284,000
    Population: 9,257
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 43
    18
    Halls CDPHalls CDP, TN
    Kurby Score: 73
    Electricity Rate: 9.93¢/kWh
    Home Value: $243,400
    Population: 9,955
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 43
    19
    Seymour CDPSeymour CDP, TN
    Kurby Score: 73
    Electricity Rate: 9.93¢/kWh
    Home Value: $242,300
    Population: 16,081
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 43
    20
    JacksonTN
    Kurby Score: 73
    Electricity Rate: 9.93¢/kWh
    Home Value: $169,300
    Population: 67,993
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 32
    21
    JacksboroTN
    Kurby Score: 67
    Electricity Rate: 9.93¢/kWh
    Home Value: $187,000
    Population: 2,775
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 43
    22
    New TazewellTN
    Kurby Score: 67
    Electricity Rate: 9.93¢/kWh
    Home Value: $158,600
    Population: 2,780
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 43
    23
    OaklandTN
    Kurby Score: 70
    Electricity Rate: 9.93¢/kWh
    Home Value: $264,100
    Population: 9,139
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 43
    24
    ColliervilleTN
    Kurby Score: 73
    Electricity Rate: 9.93¢/kWh
    Home Value: $409,000
    Population: 51,170
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 43
    25
    MurfreesboroTN
    Kurby Score: 72
    Electricity Rate: 9.93¢/kWh
    Home Value: $327,400
    Population: 153,487
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 32

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