Pennsylvania vs Tennessee
Side-by-side cost of living comparison.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
6%
7%
+1.0 pp in Tennessee
Income Tax (top rate)
3.07%
None
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,189
$1,142
+4% in Pennsylvania
Median Home Value
$232,400
$270,100
+16% in Tennessee
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$60,698
$63,204
+4% in Tennessee
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
57.1°F
61.3°F
+4.1°F in Tennessee
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 1/2 cities we track in Pennsylvania/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.