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Goods & Services NAT. AVG.
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Housing NAT. AVG.
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Date & Last Updated: This data reflects 2023 and was released from C2ER in January, 2024; this is the most current data available.
The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living is 90, then it is 10% lower than average. If the cost of living is 110, then it is 10% higher than average. The breakdown for each index is as follows: goods & services (33%), groceries (13%), health care (5%), housing (30%), transportation (9%) and utilities (10%). If the cost of living data was unavailable for this city, estimates based upon nearby cities were used.
Index Shelbyville Tennessee National
Cost of living9089100
Goods & Services9994100
Groceries9798100
Health care8988100
Housing7880100
Transportation9189100
Utilities9193100

An Overview of Cost of Living in Shelbyville, TN

The cost of living in Shelbyville affects the quality of life one can afford in this new location. It allows people to assess whether they can maintain their preferred lifestyle, including housing, leisure activities and dining options. Your total monthly expenditures can varry depending on the area, as well as many other factors. The cost of living in Shelbyville is 90, which is 10% lower than the national average. Knowledge of the cost of living can help individuals make informed decisions about retirement savings, investments, and financial goals.

Everyday expenditures like food, housing, goods and services, transportation and health care in Shelbyville are priced in a manner consistent with other areas. This means that residents of Shelbyville can anticipate their daily expenses remaining reasonably similar to those in an average city, thereby supporting a manageable cost of living.

Is Shelbyville Affordable?

Wondering if Shelbyville is affordable? It's a question that often comes up when you're thinking about a new city since affordability can really shape your decisions. The cost of living index (covered earlier), housing expenses and income levels all play a part in the affordability equation. In Shelbyville, for example, the median home price is 24.5% lower than what folks pay nationally, and monthly rent is 17.4% lower than the usual rates. Plus, income levels matter too, with Shelbyville boasting a median household income of $44,030, which is 20.4% lower than the national average.

What Factors can Influence the Cost of Living in Shelbyville?

Subsidies: Some areas might offer government subsidies or assistance programs that help lower cost of living for residents. These programs can include anything from Medicare, Medicaid, housing subsidies, low-income home energy assistance programs, school lunch programs, supplemental nutrition assistance programs, student loans, electric vehicle tax credits, affordable care act subsidies and crop subsidies. Areas that offer less subsidies, could see an increase in their cost of living.

Groceries: Grocery prices have seen substantial hikes in the last 2-3 years, with some markets witnessing food cost increases of over 20% during this period. Conversely, certain markets have experienced only moderate upticks. These variations in food expenses can have a substantial impact on the overall cost of living in any locality. In Shelbyville, the groceries index is 3% lower than the national average.

Urbanization: Urban areas with a wealth of amenities and employment opportunities tend to come with a higher price tag for living. Why? Well, more people want to be there, which drives up home prices and rents. On the flip side, less densely populated rural areas or places where there's not as much demand usually mean fewer attractions, things to do and slower job growth. That often results in a lower cost of living.

Where is the Data From?

The Shelbyville cost of living data displayed above is derived from the C2ER cost of living index to provide a useful and reasonably accurate measure of living cost differences in urban areas. The index takes into account data from 300 independent researches, covering more than 60 goods and services across 6 different categories, to create an overall index for each area, with 100 being the average. The C2ER index does not include sales or income tax rates in their data, however AreaVibes does include both income and sales tax rates in the overall cost of living score for each area.

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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Shelbyville is 1% higher than the Tennessee average
  • The cost of living in Shelbyville is 10% lower than the national average
  • Shelbyville housing is 22% lower than the national average
  • Tennessee general sales tax is 37% higher than the national average
  • Tennessee state income tax is 100% lower than the national average

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      Median Income & Debt-To-Income Ratio

      Median Income Per Year Per Month Max Budget (28% DTI) Max Budget (36% DTI)
      Owners$58,079$4,840$1,355$1,743
      Renters$37,500$3,125$875$1,125
      A good indicator of the general affordability of housing in Shelbyville, TN, is the percentage of monthly income that should be spent on housing expenses, otherwise known as the debt-to-income ratio (DTI). Generally speaking, no more than 28 percent of your total gross income should be spent on your housing expenses and not more than 36 percent of your gross income on total expenses, including debts. In Shelbyville, the median monthly income is $58,079 for those who own their own homes. Under the standard rule, that income level would allow for $1,355 to be budgeted for housing expenses each month, at the most. Renters, on the other hand, earn about $37,500, per the median income in the area. That would allow for renters to spend up to $875 on monthly rental expenses.

      Tennessee Sales Tax

      State General Sales Tax With Max Surtax
      Tennessee 7% 9.75%

      Tennessee Income Tax

      State Income Tax (Low) Income Tax (High)
      Tennessee 0% 0%

      Goods & Services

      Item Shelbyville National avg. Difference
      Haircut $16.56$24.2631.8%
      Beauty Salon $38.22$45.5616.1%
      Toothpaste $3.54$3.704.4%
      Shampoo $1.05$1.2818.0%
      Movie $14.99$12.1323.5%
      Bowling $7.11$18.0060.5%

      Groceries

      Item Shelbyville National avg. Difference
      Ground Beef $5.76$5.841.4%
      Fried Chicken $1.45$1.577.6%
      Milk $4.39$4.676.0%
      Potatoes $5.03$4.931.9%
      Pizza $10.79$12.0910.7%
      Beer $10.06$10.413.4%

      Health Care

      Item Shelbyville National avg. Difference
      Optometrist $102.44$125.6818.5%
      Doctor $133.17$135.781.9%
      Dentist $86.34$113.2923.8%
      Ibuprofen $10.21$10.654.2%
      Lipitor $452.02$468.603.5%

      Housing

      Item Shelbyville National avg. Difference
      Home Price $139,400.00$184,700.0024.5%
      Avg. Mortgage Payment $1,627.51$2,346.6930.6%
      Apartment Rent $784.00$949.0017.4%

      Transportation

      Item Shelbyville National avg. Difference
      Gasoline $3.11$3.4610.0%
      Tire Balancing $37.50$59.9237.4%

      Utilities

      Item Shelbyville National avg. Difference
      All Electricity $187.59$193.993.3%
      Phone $195.99$192.251.9%
      Although the cost of living data is updated regularly, this cost of living information is to be used as estimates only as prices can change on an ongoing basis.

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      Date & Last Updated: This data reflects 2023 and was released from C2ER in January, 2024; this is the most current data available.