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Moving from Wyoming to Tennessee

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

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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
Wyoming
92.7
Tennessee
91.9
Tennessee has 0.9% lower overall price level
Housing index
Wyoming
71.1
Tennessee
79.1
Tennessee has 11% higher housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Wyoming
95.4
Tennessee
98.0
Tennessee has 2.7% higher groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Wyoming
98.9
Tennessee
98.8
Electricity rate
Wyoming
14.7 ¢/kWh
Tennessee
15.1 ¢/kWh
Tennessee has 2.7% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Wyoming
98.5
Tennessee
98.4
Median home value
Wyoming
$339,500
Tennessee
$332,600
Tennessee is 2.0% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Wyoming
$998/mo
Tennessee
$1,284/mo
Tennessee is 29% more expensive 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
Wyoming
82°F
Tennessee
89°F
Tennessee is 8.5% more summer highs
Avg winter low
Wyoming
13°F
Tennessee
30°F
Tennessee is 131% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Wyoming
43°F
Tennessee
58°F
Tennessee is 33% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Wyoming
220
Tennessee
207
Tennessee has 5.9% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Wyoming
13 in
Tennessee
54 in
Tennessee is 303% more annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Wyoming
42
Tennessee
67
Tennessee has 60% higher AQI
Earthquakes (M3+, past yr)
Wyoming
149
Tennessee
0
Tennessee has 100% lower felt earthquakes
Snow / year
Wyoming
58 in
Tennessee
5 in
Tennessee is 91% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Tennessee than Wyoming?

Tennessee's overall price level is roughly 91.9 (US avg = 100), vs about 96.4 for Wyoming, 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?

Wyoming 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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