Moving to Tennessee from Nevada

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Nevada to Tennessee? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Nevada to Tennessee, you would find that Tennessee is 8.2% cheaper than Nevada. A $75,000 salary in Nevada would need to be roughly $69,071 in Tennessee to maintain the same lifestyle.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Nevada and Tennessee.

What does your salary buy?

$75,000 $69,071

To maintain the same standard of living in Tennessee

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 10.9% less

Groceries

pay 5.3% less

Transportation

pay 23.9% less

Housing

pay 3.7% less

Childcare

pay 2.4% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 10.5% less

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Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Tennessee compared to Nevada.

Is it safe?

Violent crime rate FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, 2023

incidents per 100,000 people per year

NV
406
TN
612
Property crime rate FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, 2023

incidents per 100,000 people per year

NV
2450
TN
2301

Nevada generally does better on safety, though Tennessee leads in property crime rate.

How's the healthcare?

Uninsured rate US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of people without health insurance

NV
10.7%
TN
9.5%
Adult obesity rate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

NV
32.5%
TN
37.9%

Nevada generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Tennessee leads in uninsured rate.

What about housing?

Median home value US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

typical price of a home

NV
$406,100
TN
$256,800
Median rent US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

typical monthly gross rent

NV
$1,489
TN
$1,122

Tennessee performs significantly better than Nevada across all what about housing? metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

NV
90.4%
TN
87.6%
Average commute US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

minutes each way to work

NV
25 min
TN
26 min

Nevada performs better than Tennessee across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

NV
4.9%
TN
3.4%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

NV
$63,175
TN
$60,177

Nevada generally does better on employment & economy, though Tennessee leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2020

average years of life at birth

NV
76.3 yrs
TN
73.8 yrs
Bachelor's degree or higher US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of adults with a 4-year college degree

NV
18%
TN
20%

Nevada generally does better on family life, though Tennessee leads in bachelor's degree or higher.

Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Carson City Rain: 9.7 in/yr (246 mm)
66° / 36°F

Avg. annual high / low

Nashville Rain: 47.2 in/yr (1200 mm)
70° / 49°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Carson City Nashville
Jan–Mar 51°/26°F (10°/-4°C) 53°/33°F (12°/1°C)
Apr–Jun 72°/41°F (22°/5°C) 78°/56°F (26°/14°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/49°F (30°/9°C) 87°/66°F (30°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 56°/28°F (13°/-2°C) 60°/40°F (16°/4°C)
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Month Carson City Nashville
Jan 45°/22°F (7.3°/-5.7°C) 47°/28°F (8.3°/-2.0°C)
Feb 50°/25°F (9.9°/-3.7°C) 52°/32°F (11.0°/-0.2°C)
Mar 57°/30°F (13.7°/-1.2°C) 61°/39°F (16.1°/3.9°C)
Apr 63°/34°F (17.1°/1.1°C) 71°/47°F (21.4°/8.6°C)
May 71°/41°F (21.9°/4.9°C) 78°/57°F (25.7°/13.8°C)
Jun 81°/47°F (27.3°/8.4°C) 86°/65°F (30.0°/18.6°C)
Jul 90°/52°F (32.0°/11.2°C) 89°/69°F (31.8°/20.8°C)
Aug 88°/51°F (31.1°/10.3°C) 89°/68°F (31.7°/20.2°C)
Sep 80°/43°F (26.9°/6.3°C) 82°/61°F (28.0°/15.9°C)
Oct 68°/35°F (19.9°/1.4°C) 72°/49°F (22.1°/9.4°C)
Nov 54°/27°F (12.4°/-2.7°C) 60°/39°F (15.7°/4.1°C)
Dec 45°/22°F (7.2°/-5.6°C) 49°/31°F (9.7°/-0.4°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it cheaper to live in Tennessee than Nevada?

On average Tennessee is about 8% less expensive than Nevada, with major cities narrowing the gap.

How much money do I need to move to Tennessee?

Budget about $17,268 for 3 months in Tennessee (based on a $75,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: movers, a truck rental, and a rental deposit.

Is Tennessee safe?

Nevada generally does better on safety, though Tennessee leads in property crime rate.

How is healthcare in Tennessee compared to Nevada?

Nevada generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Tennessee leads in uninsured rate.

What's the weather like in Tennessee compared to Nevada?

The average high temperature in Nashville is 70°F, compared to 66°F in Carson City. Nashville receives around 47.2 in of rainfall per year, while Carson City gets 9.7 in.

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