Affordability
Rich in history and culture, Cookeville-Putnam County boasts one of the best places to live and one of the most affordable.
It doesn’t take long to fall in love with the area’s welcoming energy and life.
Cost of Living
According to the American Chamber of Commerce Researchers Association (ACCRA), Cookeville remains one of the top five most economical cities in the nation (First Quarter, 2011). The survey uses 100 as the national average.
| All Items | Grocery | Housing | Util. | Trans. | Health Care | Misc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84.5 | 86.8 | 74.8 | 87.6 | 87.4 | 89.0 | 89.9 |
AMERICA’S TOP 10 MOST ECONOMICAL CITIES
- 1. Harlingen, TX
- 2. Fort Smith, AR
- 3. Pueblo, CO
- 4. COOKEVILLE, TN
- 5. Temple, TX
- 6. Muskogee, OK
- 7. Martinsville-Henry County, VA
- 8. Round Rock, TX
- 9. Sherman-Denison, TX
- 10. Brownsville, TX
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Retirement Living
Rand McNally ranks Cookeville as being one of the top 10 best places in America for retirement living.
AMERICA’S TOP 10 RETIREMENT PLACES
- 1. Brevard, NC
- 2. Asheville, NC
- 3. Clarkesville/Mount Airy, NC
- 4. Crossville, TN
- 5. Lexington/Fayette, KY
- 6. Las Cruces, NM
- 7. Harrison, AR
- 8. Roswell, NM
- 9. COOKEVILLE, TN
- 10. Camden/Penobscot Bay, ME
