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Moving from Tennessee to Ohio

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Music capital, no income tax, Nashville housing surge. vs. Cleveland Clinic, Intel chip plant, three big metros.

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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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Ohio

Capital: Columbus

Median household income $66,990 · winter low 21°F · 178 sunny days

Cleveland Clinic, Intel chip plant, three big metros.

Ohio has an overall price level 92.8 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Tennessee
91.9
Ohio
92.8
Ohio has 1.0% higher overall price level
Housing index
Tennessee
79.1
Ohio
73.0
Ohio has 7.7% lower housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Tennessee
98.0
Ohio
98.2
Utilities index (modeled)
Tennessee
98.8
Ohio
98.9
Electricity rate
Tennessee
15.1 ¢/kWh
Ohio
18.8 ¢/kWh
Ohio has 25% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Tennessee
98.4
Ohio
98.6
Median home value
Tennessee
$332,600
Ohio
$239,800
Ohio is 28% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Tennessee
$1,180/mo
Ohio
$878/mo
Ohio is 26% cheaper to rent

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

Summer high 84°F · Winter low 21°F · 178 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Tennessee
89°F
Ohio
84°F
Ohio is 5.6% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Tennessee
30°F
Ohio
21°F
Ohio is 30% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Tennessee
58°F
Ohio
51°F
Ohio is 11% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Tennessee
207
Ohio
178
Ohio has 14% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Tennessee
54 in
Ohio
40 in
Ohio is 26% less annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Tennessee
50
Ohio
42
Ohio has 16% lower AQI
Snow / year
Tennessee
5 in
Ohio
25 in
Ohio is 400% more annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Ohio than Tennessee?

Ohio's overall price level is roughly 89.4 (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. Ohio tops out at 2.75%.

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

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

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