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Cost of Living in Tellico Village, Tennessee

Eastbound Tennessee State Route 444, in Tellico Village.
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Tellico Village cost of living

A higher prepared housing input where POA costs, transport, care, and lake-home upkeep need a complete budget

The catalog estimates $3,144 monthly for a local lifestyle, $5,385 for a couple, $4,511 for a traveler, and $3,354 for an expat proxy. One bedroom rent is $1,184 and two bedroom rent is $2,212. Groceries are $460, utilities are $218, transportation is $1,064, healthcare is $436, and internet is 358.49 Mbps. Add POA assessments, user fees, taxes, insurance, heating, cooling, fuel, tires, vehicle maintenance, pharmacy, hospital travel, golf or recreation fees, boat or kayak costs, lake-home upkeep, trees, drainage, and a repair reserve.

The prepared property fields show Low taxes, a 0.34 percent effective rate, median real estate taxes of $1,747, and a median home value of $517,200. Confirm the parcel's tax bill, POA assessment, restrictions, insurance, roof, gutters, drainage, slope, trees, lake or creek exposure, utilities, road obligations, and any facility or marina fees. A headline rent or tax label does not reveal the full cost of the community lifestyle.

Planning a monthly budget

A local monthly estimate of $3,144 gives you the starting point, with housing taking the largest share.

Housing
$1,184
Utilities
$218
Food
$460/mo
Transportation
$1,064/mo
Healthcare
$436

How the total can change

A traveler style stay, a couple household, and long term rent answer different planning questions.

Comfortable Living
$4,511

Good

Cost of Living for Couple
$5,385

Good

Typical 1BR Rent
$1,184

Very Good

Everyday expenses

Dining, transportation, taxes, and car needs can change how the monthly budget feels.

Dining Out
$225/mo

Very Good

Need for a Car
Required
Property Taxes
Low

Good

Overall Feel
Moderate
Residents 65+ Below Poverty Level
2.7%
65+ Householder — Renter Occupied
4.2%
65+ Households With High Housing Costs
9.8%
Median Household Income, Householder 65+
$99,024

Could Tellico Village fit your monthly retirement budget?

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Housing

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Starting renter estimates

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Two people
$5,385 per month

Two-person estimate breakdown

Housing
$2,212
Food
$791
Transportation
$1,575
Healthcare
$807

Taxes, debt, insurance, out-of-pocket care, travel, and one-time moving costs may not be included.

Tellico Village in everyday life

Could Tellico Village work for you?

What may work well

  • The prepared property-tax label is Low, with a $517,200 median home value, 358.49 Mbps internet, a library, and a large set of resident facilities.
  • A managed road and utility system can make recurring community obligations easier to identify before a purchase.

What to think about

  • The $1,064 transportation estimate needs fuel, maintenance, insurance, regional care, family travel, airport trips, and facility travel added.
  • POA assessments, user fees, golf, boating, fitness, maintenance, insurance, trees, drainage, and lake or creek exposure can sit outside the headline budget.
  • The rent anchors are broader-area estimates; confirm the exact home, assessment, utilities, restrictions, and insurance rather than treating them as a property quote.

Plan a Tellico Village budget around the actual home, POA terms, and care route

  1. Price monthly essentials

    Start with catalog costs, then add assessment, taxes, insurance, utilities, fuel, vehicle maintenance, pharmacy, care, recreation, golf, boating, family travel, drainage, trees, cellular backup, and repairs.

  2. Inspect the parcel and terms

    Confirm the tax bill, POA assessment, restrictions, insurance, roof, gutters, drainage, slope, trees, lake or creek exposure, utilities, power, internet, cellular service, roads, and maintenance history.

  3. Run the transport budget

    Drive to groceries, primary care, Fort Loudoun, Sweetwater, Knoxville, library, wellness center, clubs, marinas, airport, family, and detour roads. Record mileage, fuel, parking, traffic, weather, time, and backup transport.

Questions retirees ask

How much does it cost to retire in Tellico Village?

The catalog estimates $3,144 monthly for a local lifestyle, $5,385 for a couple, $4,511 for a traveler, and $3,354 for an expat proxy. One bedroom rent is $1,184, groceries are $460, transportation is $1,064, and healthcare is $436. Add the actual home's assessment, taxes, insurance, utilities, transport, care, activities, and maintenance.

Are Tellico Village property taxes low?

The prepared fields label property taxes Low, with a 0.34 percent effective rate, $1,747 median real estate taxes, and a $517,200 median home value. Verify the parcel's tax bill, POA assessment, insurance, restrictions, utilities, drainage, lake exposure, and maintenance.

What should I budget for transportation in Tellico Village?

The catalog estimates $1,064 for transportation and marks car use Required. Include fuel, tires, maintenance, insurance, parking, groceries, primary care, regional hospitals, library, recreation, marinas, family, airport, weather detours, and backup rides.

Tellico Village can offer a rich amenity calendar, but the complete budget includes the POA assessment, required driving, care travel, facility fees, lake or home maintenance, insurance, drainage, trees, and weather contingencies. Price the exact home and the week you would actually live before deciding that the prepared estimate fits.

Sources

The budget value gives a starting point for everyday spending. Housing, healthcare, safety, and climate can change what feels comfortable for a household.

Housing mix, exchange rates, healthcare needs, car ownership, and travel style can move a real monthly budget materially.

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