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Moving from Nevada to Tennessee

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Vegas + Reno, no income tax, drought concerns. vs. Music capital, no income tax, Nashville housing surge.

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Nevada

Capital: Carson City

Median household income $71,646 · winter low 39°F · 252 sunny days

Vegas + Reno, no income tax, drought concerns.

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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
Nevada
100.0
Tennessee
91.9
Tennessee has 8.1% lower overall price level
Housing index
Nevada
114.1
Tennessee
79.1
Tennessee has 31% lower housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Nevada
100.0
Tennessee
98.0
Tennessee has 2.0% lower groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Nevada
100.0
Tennessee
98.8
Tennessee has 1.2% lower utilities
Electricity rate
Nevada
14.2 ¢/kWh
Tennessee
15.1 ¢/kWh
Tennessee has 6.4% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Nevada
100.0
Tennessee
98.4
Tennessee has 1.6% lower transportation
Median home value
Nevada
$455,500
Tennessee
$332,600
Tennessee is 27% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Nevada
$1,382/mo
Tennessee
$1,180/mo
Tennessee is 15% 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
Nevada
102°F
Tennessee
89°F
Tennessee is 13% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Nevada
39°F
Tennessee
30°F
Tennessee is 23% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Nevada
52°F
Tennessee
58°F
Tennessee is 12% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Nevada
252
Tennessee
207
Tennessee has 18% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Nevada
9 in
Tennessee
54 in
Tennessee is 483% more annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Nevada
54
Tennessee
50
Tennessee has 7.4% lower AQI
Snow / year
Nevada
20 in
Tennessee
5 in
Tennessee is 75% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Tennessee than Nevada?

Tennessee's overall price level is roughly 91.9 (US avg = 100), vs about 96.6 for Nevada — 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?

Nevada 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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