Moving to Tennessee from United Kingdom
What to Expect
Considering a move from United Kingdom to Tennessee? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from United Kingdom to Tennessee, you would find that Tennessee is 3.3% cheaper than United Kingdom overall. A £56,000 salary in United Kingdom would need to be roughly $72,500 in Tennessee to maintain the same lifestyle. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Nashville averages 70°F vs 60°F in London, making it significantly warmer.
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How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 3.3% less
Groceries
pay 34.6% more
Transportation
pay 41.8% less
Housing
pay 6.3% more
Childcare
pay 19.1% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 14.0% less
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
What salary do you need in Tennessee?
What does your salary buy?
£56,000 → $72,500
To maintain the same standard of living in Tennessee
Calculate with your salary →Cost of living by city
Cost of living varies a lot by city. Each figure is a city's overall cost of living as a percentage of New York City (the priciest, = 100%).
On average, cities in Tennessee cost about 17% less than cities in United Kingdom.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from United Kingdom to Tennessee.
people moved from United Kingdom to United States · OECD (latest data available)
Who's moving to United States?
Top countries of origin for United States's foreign-born residents.
- 10,853,105
- 2,723,764
- 2,184,110
- 2,061,178
- 1,829,251
- 1,410,659
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United Kingdom
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Tennessee compared to United Kingdom.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
United Kingdom performs better than Tennessee across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
United Kingdom performs better than Tennessee across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Tennessee performs significantly better than United Kingdom across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
United Kingdom performs better than Tennessee across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2017–2025), US Census Bureau (American Community Survey) (2023), World Health Organization (2024), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES) (2022), Bureau of Labor Statistics (2025), Bureau of Economic Analysis (2024), OECD Regional Demography (2020). How we calculate this
Weather in Tennessee vs United Kingdom
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | London | Nashville |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 49°/38°F (9°/3°C) | 53°/33°F (12°/1°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 64°/48°F (18°/9°C) | 78°/56°F (26°/14°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 72°/56°F (22°/13°C) | 87°/66°F (30°/19°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 53°/43°F (12°/6°C) | 60°/40°F (16°/4°C) |
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| Month | London | Nashville |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47°/38°F (8.1°/3.1°C) | 47°/28°F (8.3°/-2.0°C) |
| Feb | 47°/37°F (8.6°/2.7°C) | 52°/32°F (11.0°/-0.2°C) |
| Mar | 53°/40°F (11.6°/4.6°C) | 61°/39°F (16.1°/3.9°C) |
| Apr | 58°/43°F (14.6°/5.9°C) | 71°/47°F (21.4°/8.6°C) |
| May | 65°/48°F (18.1°/8.9°C) | 78°/57°F (25.7°/13.8°C) |
| Jun | 70°/53°F (21.0°/11.8°C) | 86°/65°F (30.0°/18.6°C) |
| Jul | 74°/57°F (23.4°/13.7°C) | 89°/69°F (31.8°/20.8°C) |
| Aug | 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C) | 89°/68°F (31.7°/20.2°C) |
| Sep | 68°/53°F (20.0°/11.4°C) | 82°/61°F (28.0°/15.9°C) |
| Oct | 60°/48°F (15.5°/8.8°C) | 72°/49°F (22.1°/9.4°C) |
| Nov | 52°/42°F (11.3°/5.8°C) | 60°/39°F (15.7°/4.1°C) |
| Dec | 47°/38°F (8.4°/3.4°C) | 49°/31°F (9.7°/-0.4°C) |
Met Office
National Weather ServiceCan you move from United Kingdom to Tennessee?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between United Kingdom and United States. To live, work, or study long-term in United States, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check United States's immigration authority.
United Kingdom passport holder visiting United States
Electronic Travel Authorisation
United States passport holder visiting United Kingdom
Electronic Travel AuthorisationData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Tennessee than United Kingdom?
On average Tennessee is about 3% less expensive than United Kingdom, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Tennessee?
Budget about $18,125 for 3 months in Tennessee (based on a £56,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Tennessee?
From major Tennessee cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in United Kingdom and Tennessee are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Tennessee compared to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom performs better than Tennessee across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Tennessee compared to United Kingdom?
The average high temperature in Nashville is 70°F, compared to 60°F in London. Nashville receives around 47.2 in of rainfall per year, while London gets 22.0 in.
What language do they speak in Tennessee?
Both United Kingdom and Tennessee share the same official language: English.
