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Moving from Tennessee to Kansas

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Music capital, no income tax, Nashville housing surge. vs. Plains, aviation industry, university towns.

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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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Kansas

Capital: Topeka

Median household income $69,747 · winter low 21°F · 217 sunny days

Plains, aviation industry, university towns.

Kansas has an overall price level 90.1 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Tennessee
91.9
Kansas
90.1
Kansas has 2.0% lower overall price level
Housing index
Tennessee
79.1
Kansas
71.2
Kansas has 10% lower housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Tennessee
98.0
Kansas
97.5
Utilities index (modeled)
Tennessee
98.8
Kansas
98.5
Electricity rate
Tennessee
15.1 ¢/kWh
Kansas
15.3 ¢/kWh
Kansas has 1.7% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Tennessee
98.4
Kansas
98.0
Median home value
Tennessee
$332,600
Kansas
$238,700
Kansas is 28% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Tennessee
$1,180/mo
Kansas
$861/mo
Kansas is 27% cheaper to rent

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

Summer high 89°F · Winter low 21°F · 217 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Tennessee
89°F
Kansas
89°F
Avg winter low
Tennessee
30°F
Kansas
21°F
Kansas is 30% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Tennessee
58°F
Kansas
55°F
Kansas is 5.7% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Tennessee
207
Kansas
217
Kansas has 4.8% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Tennessee
54 in
Kansas
32 in
Kansas is 41% less annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Tennessee
50
Kansas
38
Kansas has 24% lower AQI
Snow / year
Tennessee
5 in
Kansas
16 in
Kansas is 220% more annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Kansas than Tennessee?

Kansas's overall price level is roughly 90.1 (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. Kansas tops out at 5.58%.

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

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

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