Hawaii vs Tennessee
Side-by-side cost of living comparison.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
4%
7%
+3.0 pp in Tennessee
Income Tax (top rate)
11.00%
None
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,570
$1,142
+27% in Hawaii
Median Home Value
$834,100
$270,100
+68% in Hawaii
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$85,428
$63,204
+26% in Hawaii
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
77.7°F
61.3°F
+16.5°F in Hawaii
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 1/2 cities we track in Hawaii/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.