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Moving from Tennessee to Nevada

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

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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.

Nevada has an overall price level 100.0 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Tennessee
91.9
Nevada
100.0
Nevada has 8.8% higher overall price level
Housing index
Tennessee
79.1
Nevada
114.1
Nevada has 44% higher housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Tennessee
98.0
Nevada
100.0
Nevada has 2.1% higher groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Tennessee
98.8
Nevada
100.0
Nevada has 1.2% higher utilities
Electricity rate
Tennessee
15.1 ¢/kWh
Nevada
14.2 ¢/kWh
Nevada has 6.0% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Tennessee
98.4
Nevada
100.0
Nevada has 1.6% higher transportation
Median home value
Tennessee
$332,600
Nevada
$455,500
Nevada is 37% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Tennessee
$1,180/mo
Nevada
$1,382/mo
Nevada is 17% more expensive to rent

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

Summer high 102°F · Winter low 39°F · 252 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Tennessee
89°F
Nevada
102°F
Nevada is 15% more summer highs
Avg winter low
Tennessee
30°F
Nevada
39°F
Nevada is 30% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Tennessee
58°F
Nevada
52°F
Nevada is 11% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Tennessee
207
Nevada
252
Nevada has 22% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Tennessee
54 in
Nevada
9 in
Nevada is 83% less annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Tennessee
50
Nevada
54
Nevada has 8.0% higher AQI
Snow / year
Tennessee
5 in
Nevada
20 in
Nevada is 300% more annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Nevada than Tennessee?

Nevada's overall price level is roughly 96.6 (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. Nevada tops out at 0%.

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

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

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