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Moving from Utah to Tennessee

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Best ski resorts, youngest state, booming Silicon Slopes. vs. Music capital, no income tax, Nashville housing surge.

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Utah

Capital: Salt Lake City

Median household income $89,168 · winter low 22°F · 222 sunny days

Best ski resorts, youngest state, booming Silicon Slopes.

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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
Utah
98.9
Tennessee
91.9
Tennessee has 7.1% lower overall price level
Housing index
Utah
107.8
Tennessee
79.1
Tennessee has 27% lower housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Utah
99.7
Tennessee
98.0
Tennessee has 1.8% lower groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Utah
99.8
Tennessee
98.8
Tennessee has 1.1% lower utilities
Electricity rate
Utah
13.2 ¢/kWh
Tennessee
15.1 ¢/kWh
Tennessee has 15% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Utah
99.8
Tennessee
98.4
Tennessee has 1.4% lower transportation
Median home value
Utah
$545,200
Tennessee
$332,600
Tennessee is 39% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Utah
$1,343/mo
Tennessee
$1,180/mo
Tennessee is 12% 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
Utah
93°F
Tennessee
89°F
Tennessee is 4.3% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Utah
22°F
Tennessee
30°F
Tennessee is 36% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Utah
49°F
Tennessee
58°F
Tennessee is 17% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Utah
222
Tennessee
207
Tennessee has 6.8% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Utah
14 in
Tennessee
54 in
Tennessee is 275% more annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Utah
46
Tennessee
50
Tennessee has 8.7% higher AQI
Snow / year
Utah
52 in
Tennessee
5 in
Tennessee is 90% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Tennessee than Utah?

Tennessee's overall price level is roughly 91.9 (US avg = 100), vs about 96.9 for Utah — 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?

Utah tops out at 4.5% 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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