Indiana vs Tennessee
Side-by-side cost of living comparison.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
7%
7%
about equal
Income Tax (top rate)
2.95%
None
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$963
$1,142
+19% in Tennessee
Median Home Value
$207,000
$270,100
+30% in Tennessee
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$62,995
$63,204
+0% in Tennessee
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
53.2°F
61.3°F
+8.0°F in Tennessee
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 1/2 cities we track in Indiana/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.