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Moving from Tennessee to Wyoming

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

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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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Wyoming

Capital: Cheyenne

Median household income $72,495 · winter low 13°F · 220 sunny days

Lowest population, no income tax, energy + tourism.

Wyoming has an overall price level 92.7 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Tennessee
91.9
Wyoming
92.7
Wyoming has 0.9% higher overall price level
Housing index
Tennessee
79.1
Wyoming
71.1
Wyoming has 10% lower housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Tennessee
98.0
Wyoming
98.2
Utilities index (modeled)
Tennessee
98.8
Wyoming
98.9
Electricity rate
Tennessee
15.1 ¢/kWh
Wyoming
13.6 ¢/kWh
Wyoming has 9.9% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Tennessee
98.4
Wyoming
98.5
Median home value
Tennessee
$332,600
Wyoming
$339,500
Wyoming is 2.1% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Tennessee
$1,180/mo
Wyoming
$783/mo
Wyoming is 34% cheaper to rent

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (live) state-level

Summer high 82°F · Winter low 13°F · 220 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Tennessee
89°F
Wyoming
82°F
Wyoming is 7.9% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Tennessee
30°F
Wyoming
13°F
Wyoming is 57% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Tennessee
58°F
Wyoming
43°F
Wyoming is 25% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Tennessee
207
Wyoming
220
Wyoming has 6.3% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Tennessee
54 in
Wyoming
13 in
Wyoming is 75% less annual precipitation
Air quality (est. AQI)
Tennessee
50
Wyoming
42
Wyoming has 16% lower AQI
Snow / year
Tennessee
5 in
Wyoming
58 in
Wyoming is 1060% more annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Wyoming than Tennessee?

Wyoming's overall price level is roughly 96.4 (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. Wyoming tops out at 0%.

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

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

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