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Moving from Colorado to Tennessee

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Outdoor paradise, booming Denver metro, legal weed. vs. Music capital, no income tax, Nashville housing surge.

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Living now

Colorado

Capital: Denver

Median household income $87,598 · winter low 18°F · 245 sunny days

Outdoor paradise, booming Denver metro, legal weed.

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Tennessee

Capital: Nashville

Median household income $67,631 · winter low 30°F · 207 sunny days

Music capital, no income tax, Nashville housing surge.

Tennessee has an overall price level 91.9 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Colorado
103.1
Tennessee
91.9
Tennessee has 11% lower overall price level
Housing index
Colorado
127.4
Tennessee
79.1
Tennessee has 38% lower housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Colorado
100.8
Tennessee
98.0
Tennessee has 2.8% lower groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Colorado
100.5
Tennessee
98.8
Tennessee has 1.7% lower utilities
Electricity rate
Colorado
16.7 ¢/kWh
Tennessee
15.1 ¢/kWh
Tennessee has 9.9% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Colorado
100.6
Tennessee
98.4
Tennessee has 2.2% lower transportation
Median home value
Colorado
$574,600
Tennessee
$332,600
Tennessee is 42% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Colorado
$1,627/mo
Tennessee
$1,180/mo
Tennessee is 27% cheaper to rent

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals · EPA AirNow (live) state-level

Summer high 89°F · Winter low 30°F · 207 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Colorado
86°F
Tennessee
89°F
Tennessee is 3.5% more summer highs
Avg winter low
Colorado
18°F
Tennessee
30°F
Tennessee is 67% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Colorado
46°F
Tennessee
58°F
Tennessee is 26% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Colorado
245
Tennessee
207
Tennessee has 16% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Colorado
17 in
Tennessee
54 in
Tennessee is 223% more annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Colorado
74
Tennessee
50
Tennessee has 32% lower AQI
Snow / year
Colorado
69 in
Tennessee
5 in
Tennessee is 93% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Tennessee than Colorado?

Tennessee's overall price level is roughly 91.9 (US avg = 100), vs about 103 for Colorado — based on BEA Regional Price Parities. Housing is the dominant driver of the difference. Run a comparison for the full, current breakdown.

What's the income tax difference?

Colorado tops out at 4.4% income tax. Tennessee tops out at 0%.

How long do I have to register my vehicle in Tennessee?

Most Tennessee residents must register a vehicle within 30-60 days of moving. Check the piomover report for state-specific deadlines.

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