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Moving from Tennessee to Idaho

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Music capital, no income tax, Nashville housing surge. vs. Boise tech migration, mountains, conservative.

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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.

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Idaho

Capital: Boise

Median household income $70,214 · winter low 22°F · 199 sunny days

Boise tech migration, mountains, conservative.

Idaho has an overall price level 95.5 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Tennessee
91.9
Idaho
95.5
Idaho has 3.9% higher overall price level
Housing index
Tennessee
79.1
Idaho
90.0
Idaho has 14% higher housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Tennessee
98.0
Idaho
98.9
Idaho has 0.9% higher groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Tennessee
98.8
Idaho
99.3
Idaho has 0.6% higher utilities
Electricity rate
Tennessee
15.1 ¢/kWh
Idaho
13 ¢/kWh
Idaho has 14% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Tennessee
98.4
Idaho
99.1
Idaho has 0.7% higher transportation
Median home value
Tennessee
$332,600
Idaho
$446,400
Idaho is 34% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Tennessee
$1,180/mo
Idaho
$1,057/mo
Idaho is 10% cheaper to rent

Sources: EPA AirNow (live) state-level

Summer high 87°F · Winter low 22°F · 199 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Tennessee
89°F
Idaho
87°F
Idaho is 2.2% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Tennessee
30°F
Idaho
22°F
Idaho is 27% less winter lows
Sunny days / year
Tennessee
57.8
Idaho
199
Idaho has 244% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Tennessee
207 in
Idaho
19 in
Idaho is 91% less annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Tennessee
53.6
Idaho
34
Idaho has 37% lower AQI
Snow / year
Tennessee
50 in
Idaho
50 in

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Idaho than Tennessee?

Idaho's overall price level is roughly 92.8 (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. Idaho tops out at 5.3%.

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

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

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