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Fort Campbell

Cost of Living

The cost of living in the Fort Campbell, Kentucky area is lower than the average for all major U.S cities.

Around the nation, Clarksville, Montgomery County, Tennessee is recognized as a premier destination to live, work, and start a business. See rating below.

The nearest towns to Fort Campbell are:

Tennessee does NOT have a STATE INCOME TAX; however, it has the highest sales tax in the nation at 9.5%, and you're being taxed not just for merchandise but essentials like food.

Kentucky employs a flat income tax rate of 4%. Everyone pays the same tax rate provided you meet the income requirements to file. Kentucky’s sales tax rate consists only of the state tax of 6%. Groceries and medical goods and services are EXEMPT from Kentucky sales tax. All income earned by Kentucky residents, as well as income earned by non-residents from Kentucky sources, is subject to the state tax.

All Active Duty members of the Armed Forces of the United States, members of reserve components of the Armed Forces of the United States, and members of the National Guard are exempt from Kentucky income tax.