Compare cities in Tennessee
Compare 8 metro profiles in Tennessee, with housing cost, climate, work, safety, daily-life, and source-labeled data.
Tennessee metros to compare
- #1
Nashville, TN
Cost/climate 64, Work 80, Daily life 54, Community 58. ACS rent $1,346/mo; safety 52/100.
- #2
Memphis, TN
Cost/climate 71, Work 73, Daily life 40, Community 51. ACS rent $1,091/mo; safety 33/100.
- #3
Johnson City, TN
Cost/climate 85, Work 76, Daily life 44, Community 27. ACS rent $845/mo; safety 27/100.
- #4
Knoxville, TN
Cost/climate 82, Work 74, Daily life 43, Community 31. ACS rent $1,012/mo; safety 22/100.
- #5
Kingsport, TN
Cost/climate 88, Work 74, Daily life 39, Community 27. ACS rent $778/mo; safety 27/100.
- #6
Chattanooga, TN
Cost/climate 76, Work 74, Daily life 44, Community 32. ACS rent $1,000/mo; safety 27/100.
- #7
Jackson, TN
Cost/climate 76, Work 76, Daily life 34, Community 40. ACS rent $903/mo; safety 27/100.
- #8
Clarksville, TN
Cost/climate 76, Work 72, Daily life 34, Community 39. ACS rent $1,064/mo; safety 27/100.
In-state comparisons
Retiring in Tennessee: state tax treatment
| Social Security | Not taxed | Tennessee has no state individual income tax (the Hall tax on interest/dividends was fully repealed in 2021). |
|---|---|---|
| Pension / 401(k) / IRA | Not taxed | No state individual income tax, so pensions, 401(k), and IRA distributions are not taxed at the state level. |
| Senior property-tax relief | Available | Property tax relief reimbursement for income-qualified homeowners 65+ plus a local-option senior tax freeze. |
| Estate tax | No | |
| Inheritance tax | No |
Research, not tax advice. This is an unverified snapshot retrieved 2026-07-13 from public sources — thresholds, phase-outs, and rules change every year. Verify with the Tennessee revenue department and a tax professional before acting on it.
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