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Old 01-07-2007, 06:24 PM
 
Location: Nevada
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.......if you know anything about living in the Knoxville, Maryville and surrounding areas. We're mid 50's, want to semi-retire there from Nevada, would love to live on or near waterfront (have $350K to spend on a home) - we won't be able to visit till May or June to look at real estate, but would love any info on cost of living etc...so that we have a good handle on the 'facts'.

*Cost of utilities for 3Bed/2Bath home,
*cost of property taxes,
*groceries
*Is health insurance affordable?
*How sticky do the summers get?

Have done some www research, but would love to hear from anyone who can give us the information we need first hand. So anything you can contribute is very welcome and much appreciated!!

Thanks in advance,
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Old 01-07-2007, 07:26 PM
 
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I recently moved to nashville from out of state so I can't help you with most of your questions. I can answer your question about property taxes by going to this site.

http://www.comptroller1.state.tn.us/PAnew/LR.asp?W=06 (broken link)
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Old 01-07-2007, 11:02 PM
 
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Sent you a pm on this subject.
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Old 01-10-2007, 09:18 AM
 
Location: Nevada
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Thanks Insamesmooch...........that was great info-man thanks!!!! Imascot
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Old 01-10-2007, 02:04 PM
 
Location: Maryville TN
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My husband and I moved from the bitter cold of Michigan winters to Maryville, TN and love it here! We would never consider going back. The winters are very mild with only occasional snow and yes, sometimes the summers get "sticky" but no worse than we were used to. The Great Lakes kept humidities high in Michigan but if you stay in your air conditioning on the high humidity days you'll do fine. The property taxes are low here but we do have a high sales tax (8%) which does effect your grocery and shopping costs. However we feel that not paying state taxes offsets the sales tax. Grocery prices are average. As far as the people go, this is a very friendly and caring state to live in and we will never go back. My husband (59) retired from an IT position in Michigan and has been able to find work in his field. All in all, we give living here a 10 out of 10! Hope this helps!
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