Missouri vs Tennessee
Side-by-side cost of living comparison.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
4.225%
7%
+2.8 pp in Tennessee
Income Tax (top rate)
4.70%
None
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,031
$1,142
+11% in Tennessee
Median Home Value
$227,000
$270,100
+19% in Tennessee
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$67,449
$63,204
+6% in Missouri
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
56.7°F
61.3°F
+4.5°F in Tennessee
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 1/2 cities we track in Missouri/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.