Cost of Living in Tennessee
Based on 2 cities we track in Tennessee.
State Medians
Median 1BR Rent
$1,142
Median Home Value
$270,100
Median Income
$63,204
Avg Temperature
61.3°F
Medians across the Tennessee cities we track — not a statewide population-weighted figure.
State Taxes
State Sales Tax
7%
State Income Tax (top rate)
None
Cities in Tennessee
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Sources: US Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year; NOAA Climate Normals 1981–2010; Tax Foundation 2026 (state taxes).