Tennessee vs Texas
Side-by-side cost of living comparison.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
7%
6.25%
+0.8 pp in Tennessee
Income Tax (top rate)
None
None
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,142
$1,170
+2% in Texas
Median Home Value
$270,100
$264,900
+2% in Tennessee
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$63,204
$67,043
+6% in Texas
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
61.3°F
67.2°F
+6.0°F in Texas
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 2/8 cities we track in Tennessee/Texas — 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.