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Moving from Tennessee to Florida

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

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Living now

Tennessee

Capital: Nashville

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

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.

Florida has an overall price level 103.4 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Tennessee
91.9
Florida
103.4
Florida has 13% higher overall price level
Housing index
Tennessee
79.1
Florida
122.1
Florida has 54% higher housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Tennessee
98.0
Florida
100.9
Florida has 2.9% higher groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Tennessee
98.8
Florida
100.5
Florida has 1.8% higher utilities
Electricity rate
Tennessee
15.1 ¢/kWh
Florida
14.9 ¢/kWh
Florida has 1.5% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Tennessee
98.4
Florida
100.7
Florida has 2.3% higher transportation
Median home value
Tennessee
$332,600
Florida
$396,900
Florida is 19% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Tennessee
$1,180/mo
Florida
$1,589/mo
Florida is 35% more expensive to rent

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

Summer high 91°F · Winter low 53°F · 237 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Tennessee
89°F
Florida
91°F
Florida is 2.2% more summer highs
Avg winter low
Tennessee
30°F
Florida
53°F
Florida is 77% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Tennessee
58°F
Florida
72°F
Florida is 25% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Tennessee
207
Florida
237
Florida has 14% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Tennessee
54 in
Florida
55 in
Florida is 2.1% more annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Tennessee
50
Florida
43
Florida has 14% lower AQI
Snow / year
Tennessee
5 in
Florida
0 in
Florida is 100% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Florida than Tennessee?

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

Tennessee tops out at 0% income tax. Florida tops out at 0%.

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

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

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