Ohio vs Tennessee
Side-by-side cost of living comparison.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
5.75%
7%
+1.3 pp in Tennessee
Income Tax (top rate)
2.75%
None
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,059
$1,142
+8% in Tennessee
Median Home Value
$234,500
$270,100
+15% in Tennessee
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$65,327
$63,204
+3% in Ohio
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
52.7°F
61.3°F
+8.5°F in Tennessee
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 1/2 cities we track in Ohio/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.