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Moving from Louisiana to Tennessee

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Distinct culture, food, music — high crime metros. vs. Music capital, no income tax, Nashville housing surge.

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Louisiana

Capital: Baton Rouge

Median household income $57,852 · winter low 41°F · 216 sunny days

Distinct culture, food, music — high crime metros.

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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
Louisiana
88.2
Tennessee
91.9
Tennessee has 4.2% higher overall price level
Housing index
Louisiana
63.1
Tennessee
79.1
Tennessee has 25% higher housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Louisiana
97.1
Tennessee
98.0
Tennessee has 0.9% higher groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Louisiana
98.2
Tennessee
98.8
Tennessee has 0.6% higher utilities
Electricity rate
Louisiana
14.2 ¢/kWh
Tennessee
15.1 ¢/kWh
Tennessee has 6.5% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Louisiana
97.6
Tennessee
98.4
Tennessee has 0.8% higher transportation
Median home value
Louisiana
$223,200
Tennessee
$332,600
Tennessee is 49% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Louisiana
$932/mo
Tennessee
$1,180/mo
Tennessee is 27% more expensive 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
Louisiana
92°F
Tennessee
89°F
Tennessee is 3.3% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Louisiana
41°F
Tennessee
30°F
Tennessee is 27% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Louisiana
67°F
Tennessee
58°F
Tennessee is 13% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Louisiana
216
Tennessee
207
Tennessee has 4.2% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Louisiana
60 in
Tennessee
54 in
Tennessee is 10% less annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Louisiana
76
Tennessee
50
Tennessee has 34% lower AQI
Snow / year
Louisiana
0 in
Tennessee
5 in

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Tennessee than Louisiana?

Tennessee's overall price level is roughly 91.9 (US avg = 100), vs about 90.6 for Louisiana — 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?

Louisiana tops out at 3% 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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