Tennessee vs Washington
Side-by-side cost of living comparison.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
7%
6.5%
+0.5 pp in Tennessee
Income Tax (top rate)
None
None
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,142
$1,858
+63% in Washington
Median Home Value
$270,100
$912,100
+238% in Washington
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$63,204
$121,984
+93% in Washington
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
61.3°F
53.5°F
+7.8°F in Tennessee
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 2/1 cities we track in Tennessee/Washington — 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.