Living comfortably in Tennessee’s largest cities is relatively easy compared to other states across the country.
A recent study from Visual Capitalist used data from SmartAsset, based on the MIT Living Wage Calculator updated in February 2026, to determine the income required to live comfortably in 56 of the nation’s largest cities.
The income estimates apply the 50/30/20 budgeting framework: 50% of income for necessities, 30% for discretionary spending, and 20% for savings to determine the rankings…