Colorado vs Tennessee
Side-by-side cost of living comparison.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
2.9%
7%
+4.1 pp in Tennessee
Income Tax (top rate)
4.40%
None
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,305
$1,142
+12% in Colorado
Median Home Value
$586,700
$270,100
+54% in Colorado
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$85,364
$63,204
+26% in Colorado
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
50.2°F
61.3°F
+11.0°F in Tennessee
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 3/2 cities we track in Colorado/Tennessee — not population-weighted statewide figures. Taxes are exact state-level rates. Sources: US Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year; NOAA Climate Normals 1981–2010; Tax Foundation 2026.