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Moving from Florida to Tennessee

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. No income tax, beaches, hurricanes, retiree haven. vs. Music capital, no income tax, Nashville housing surge.

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Florida

Capital: Tallahassee

Median household income $67,917 · winter low 53°F · 237 sunny days

No income tax, beaches, hurricanes, retiree haven.

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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
Florida
103.4
Tennessee
91.9
Tennessee has 11% lower overall price level
Housing index
Florida
122.1
Tennessee
79.1
Tennessee has 35% lower housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Florida
100.9
Tennessee
98.0
Tennessee has 2.9% lower groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Florida
100.5
Tennessee
98.8
Tennessee has 1.7% lower utilities
Electricity rate
Florida
14.9 ¢/kWh
Tennessee
15.1 ¢/kWh
Tennessee has 1.5% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Florida
100.7
Tennessee
98.4
Tennessee has 2.3% lower transportation
Median home value
Florida
$396,900
Tennessee
$332,600
Tennessee is 16% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Florida
$1,589/mo
Tennessee
$1,180/mo
Tennessee is 26% 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
Florida
91°F
Tennessee
89°F
Tennessee is 2.2% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Florida
53°F
Tennessee
30°F
Tennessee is 43% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Florida
72°F
Tennessee
58°F
Tennessee is 20% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Florida
237
Tennessee
207
Tennessee has 13% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Florida
55 in
Tennessee
54 in
Tennessee is 2.0% less annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Florida
43
Tennessee
50
Tennessee has 16% higher AQI
Snow / year
Florida
0 in
Tennessee
5 in

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Tennessee than Florida?

Tennessee's overall price level is roughly 91.9 (US avg = 100), vs about 99.6 for Florida — 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?

Florida tops out at 0% 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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