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Moving from Tennessee to Maine

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Music capital, no income tax, Nashville housing surge. vs. Lowest crime in US, lobster, aging population.

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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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Maine

Capital: Augusta

Median household income $71,773 · winter low 11°F · 196 sunny days

Lowest crime in US, lobster, aging population.

Maine has an overall price level 97.0 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Tennessee
91.9
Maine
97.0
Maine has 5.6% higher overall price level
Housing index
Tennessee
79.1
Maine
78.9
Groceries index (modeled)
Tennessee
98.0
Maine
99.3
Maine has 1.3% higher groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Tennessee
98.8
Maine
99.6
Maine has 0.8% higher utilities
Electricity rate
Tennessee
15.1 ¢/kWh
Maine
28.3 ¢/kWh
Maine has 88% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Tennessee
98.4
Maine
99.4
Maine has 1.1% higher transportation
Median home value
Tennessee
$332,600
Maine
$341,900
Maine is 2.8% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Tennessee
$1,180/mo
Maine
$905/mo
Maine is 23% cheaper to rent

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

Summer high 79°F · Winter low 11°F · 196 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Tennessee
89°F
Maine
79°F
Maine is 11% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Tennessee
30°F
Maine
11°F
Maine is 63% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Tennessee
58°F
Maine
43°F
Maine is 26% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Tennessee
207
Maine
196
Maine has 5.3% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Tennessee
54 in
Maine
45 in
Maine is 15% less annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Tennessee
50
Maine
33
Maine has 34% lower AQI
Snow / year
Tennessee
5 in
Maine
81 in
Maine is 1520% more annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Maine than Tennessee?

Maine's overall price level is roughly 96.5 (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. Maine tops out at 7.15%.

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

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

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