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Moving from Vermont to Tennessee

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Foliage, syrup, progressive politics, aging population. vs. Music capital, no income tax, Nashville housing surge.

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Vermont

Capital: Montpelier

Median household income $74,014 · winter low 9°F · 152 sunny days

Foliage, syrup, progressive politics, aging population.

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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
Vermont
98.0
Tennessee
91.9
Tennessee has 6.2% lower overall price level
Housing index
Vermont
86.5
Tennessee
79.1
Tennessee has 8.6% lower housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Vermont
97.3
Tennessee
98.0
Tennessee has 0.7% higher groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Vermont
99.7
Tennessee
98.8
Tennessee has 0.9% lower utilities
Electricity rate
Vermont
24.6 ¢/kWh
Tennessee
15.1 ¢/kWh
Tennessee has 39% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Vermont
99.6
Tennessee
98.4
Tennessee has 1.2% lower transportation
Median home value
Vermont
$352,800
Tennessee
$332,600
Tennessee is 5.7% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Vermont
$1,319/mo
Tennessee
$1,284/mo
Tennessee is 2.7% cheaper to rent

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

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

Avg summer high
Vermont
80°F
Tennessee
89°F
Tennessee is 11% more summer highs
Avg winter low
Vermont
9°F
Tennessee
30°F
Tennessee is 233% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Vermont
43°F
Tennessee
58°F
Tennessee is 34% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Vermont
152
Tennessee
207
Tennessee has 36% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Vermont
45 in
Tennessee
54 in
Tennessee is 20% more annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Vermont
42
Tennessee
67
Tennessee has 60% higher AQI
Earthquakes (M3+, past yr)
Vermont
0
Tennessee
0
Snow / year
Vermont
90 in
Tennessee
5 in
Tennessee is 94% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Tennessee than Vermont?

Tennessee's overall price level is roughly 91.9 (US avg = 100), vs about 99.3 for Vermont, 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?

Vermont tops out at 8.75% 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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