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Moving from Tennessee to Texas

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Music capital, no income tax, Nashville housing surge. vs. No income tax, mega-economies, hot summers, big swings.

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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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Texas

Capital: Austin

Median household income $75,780 · winter low 38°F · 232 sunny days

No income tax, mega-economies, hot summers, big swings.

Texas has an overall price level 97.1 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Tennessee
91.9
Texas
97.1
Texas has 5.6% higher overall price level
Housing index
Tennessee
79.1
Texas
96.5
Texas has 22% higher housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Tennessee
98.0
Texas
99.3
Texas has 1.3% higher groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Tennessee
98.8
Texas
99.6
Texas has 0.8% higher utilities
Electricity rate
Tennessee
15.1 ¢/kWh
Texas
16.4 ¢/kWh
Texas has 8.7% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Tennessee
98.4
Texas
99.4
Texas has 1.1% higher transportation
Median home value
Tennessee
$332,600
Texas
$313,200
Texas is 5.8% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Tennessee
$1,180/mo
Texas
$1,307/mo
Texas is 11% more expensive to rent

Sources: EPA AirNow (live) state-level

Summer high 96°F · Winter low 38°F · 232 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Tennessee
89°F
Texas
96°F
Texas is 7.9% more summer highs
Avg winter low
Tennessee
30°F
Texas
38°F
Texas is 27% more winter lows
Sunny days / year
Tennessee
57.8
Texas
232
Texas has 301% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Tennessee
207 in
Texas
28 in
Texas is 86% less annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Tennessee
53.6
Texas
57
Texas has 6.3% higher AQI
Snow / year
Tennessee
50 in
Texas
3 in
Texas is 94% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Texas than Tennessee?

Texas's overall price level is roughly 96.3 (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. Texas tops out at 0%.

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

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

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