Cost of Living in Christiana, TN

Population 4,753 · Tennessee · Data vintage 2023

114
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Christiana sits on the smaller end of the Tennessee city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 1.8% — below most comparable cities in the state.

Geographically, Christiana sits roughly 9 miles south of Murfreesboro. Housing prices track closely with Murfreesboro's $365,000 median.

Cost Overview

Housing 115
Rent 113

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Christiana

The median home value in Christiana is $350,700 — 15% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,489/month, 13% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $94,375/year is 27% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 1.8%, below the national average of 4.8%. Tennessee charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. The climate averages highs of 71.6°F and lows of 50.1°F, with about 4.7" of annual snowfall. Overall, Christiana has a cost of living index of 114 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 14% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$350,700
15% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$413,835
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,489/mo
13% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
19.6x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
0.7%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$731
1 BR
$809
2 BR
$948
3 BR
$1,265
4 BR
$1,510
Owner-occupied 93.2%
Renter-occupied 6.8%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,489
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,103/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
28.3 min
5% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
5.1%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
93.4%
Carpooled
1.5%
Work from home
5.1%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) None
Total Sales Tax 9.6%
State rate 7.0%
Avg local rate 2.5%
Property Tax 0.7%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$94,375
27% above avg
Per Capita Income
$35,254
Unemployment Rate
1.8%
64% below avg
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Labor Force Participation
70.8%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 21.5%
Graduate degree 6.6%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 41.1
Male median age 42.2
Female median age 40.1

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
71.6°F
Avg Low
50.1°F
Annual Precip
50.5"
Annual Snowfall
4.7"
30° 48° 65° 83° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 495463738088919084746152
Low °F 303340495866716962503933
Precip" 4.024.474.524.725.024.364.163.793.803.363.864.43
Snow" 2.01.50.70.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.10.4

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Christiana, TN?

Christiana has a cost index of 114 (100 = national average). It is 14% above the national average.

What is average rent in Christiana, TN?

The median gross rent in Christiana is $1,489 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Christiana?

The median home value in Christiana is $350,700 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Christiana?

The median household income in Christiana is $94,375 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Christiana, TN?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Christiana is 9.6%. Tennessee has no state income tax.

Is Christiana, TN affordable?

Christiana is above average in cost of living, with an index of 114 — about 14% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Christiana?

Christiana has average high temperatures of 71.6°F and average lows of 50.1°F. Annual precipitation is 50.5". Average annual snowfall is 4.7". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Christiana at a Glance

Population
4,753
Median Income
$94,375
Home Value
$350,700
Median Rent
$1,489/mo
Unemployment
1.8%
Avg High Temp
71.6°F
Sales Tax
9.6%
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