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Moving from Texas to Tennessee

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

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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.

Tennessee has an overall price level 91.9 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Texas
97.1
Tennessee
91.9
Tennessee has 5.3% lower overall price level
Housing index
Texas
96.5
Tennessee
79.1
Tennessee has 18% lower housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Texas
99.3
Tennessee
98.0
Tennessee has 1.3% lower groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Texas
99.6
Tennessee
98.8
Tennessee has 0.8% lower utilities
Electricity rate
Texas
16.4 ¢/kWh
Tennessee
15.1 ¢/kWh
Tennessee has 8.0% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Texas
99.4
Tennessee
98.4
Tennessee has 1.0% lower transportation
Median home value
Texas
$313,200
Tennessee
$332,600
Tennessee is 6.2% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Texas
$1,307/mo
Tennessee
$1,180/mo
Tennessee is 9.7% cheaper to rent

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

Summer high 89°F · Winter low 30°F · 207 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Texas
96°F
Tennessee
89°F
Tennessee is 7.3% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Texas
38°F
Tennessee
30°F
Tennessee is 21% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Texas
232°F
Tennessee
58°F
Tennessee is 75% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Texas
28
Tennessee
207
Tennessee has 639% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Texas
57 in
Tennessee
54 in
Tennessee is 6.0% less annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Texas
3
Tennessee
50
Tennessee has 1567% higher AQI
Snow / year
5 in

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Tennessee than Texas?

Tennessee's overall price level is roughly 91.9 (US avg = 100), vs about 96.3 for Texas — 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?

Texas tops out at 0% income tax. Tennessee tops out at 0%.

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

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

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