Living in TN on 40,000 a year? Is that possible for family of 4?

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I am relocating for a nursing job in TN. I will be supporting my husband and twin 8 yr old boys. I plan on working OT, which should add at least $10,000 to my $40,000 salary. Do any of you who live there think this is possible? I DONT want to live in an apt- I really hope to rent a house. I will be living outside of Nashville. The hospital is in Madison.

I am looking at rentals in 2 weeks in areas with good schools- so advice on that would also be very helpful :)

Thank you!!

Lisa

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It's more than possible, you will be fine! 40thou is smack in the middle of middle class living in TN....add on that 10thou and you will be doing better than fine!

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Than you twinsmama! How old are your twins? Mine are 8 :) Where in TN do you live? Are you familiar with any suburbs outside Nashville?

Thanks again- you have given me hope!

Lisa

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I im Chattanooga, not familiar with those sububrbs. My girls just turend 1yr! :)

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Specializes in Community Health/School Nursing.

Look into Mt. Juliet. They have great schools and great shopping. Although, they are a bit higher in rent. If you are looking to rent a house in that area it will be between $1000-1500 mo.

Also, Lebanon is a bit cheaper and just down the road. You will be looking at $800-1300 in the area for a house.

Use Craigslist to look. If you decide to look in those areas feel free to email me and I can let you know what areas in Lebanon are good. Pretty much any area in Mt. Juliet is great for families.

Best of luck!

Oh, where are you moving from?

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We're in SE Nashville, along Percy Priest Lake and love it here, tho that's a tit of a drive to Madison. There are nice spots in Donelson too. Not sure about schools though - mine stay home.

Absolutely affordable in many spots around town. We have a mortgage, one car note, 2 hungry boys.. and I was just exclaiming to my husband the other day that if we ever needed I could totally support us on an LPN wage. Life is cheap here, and it's a really really great town!

Also, I have a close friend just on the other side of the river in Old Hickory - it's affordable and nice over there too. She's technically in Wilson county so her daughter is in a nice school.

Good luck and welcome!

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