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Tennessee cost of living & income (2026)

Quick answer: Tennessee has a cost-of-living index of 88.9 (100 = national baseline), an illustrative estimated annual cost of living of about $44,450, median household income of $71,997, combined average sales tax about 9.55%, and regular gas about $3.537/gal in the June 2026 AAA snapshot used on the hub.

COL index88.9100 = US baseline
Est. annual COL$44,450
Median HH income$71,997
Sales tax (comb.)9.55%
Gas (87 octane)$3.537/galJune 2026 AAA
Largest cityNashville (687,788)

Taxes & economy

Income tax: None

Sales tax: 7% state (combined avg. ~9.55%)

Major industries: Automotive manufacturing, music/entertainment (Nashville), tourism, agriculture, healthcare

Climate snapshot

Summer high ~89°F (July) · Winter low ~28°F (January)

Culture (context)

Country Music Hall of Fame / Grand Ole Opry

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FAQ

What is Tennessee's cost of living index?

Tennessee's cost-of-living index is 88.9 (national baseline 100) in this 2026 classroom snapshot.

What is the estimated annual cost of living in Tennessee?

The explorer lists an illustrative estimated annual cost of living of about $44,450 for Tennessee.

What is median household income in Tennessee?

Median household income in Tennessee is $71,997 in this dataset.

What is the combined average sales tax rate in Tennessee?

The combined average sales tax rate shown for Tennessee is 9.55%. State and local rules vary; see the Tax Foundation citation on the hub.

Does Tennessee have a state income tax?

State income tax in Tennessee: None.

What was regular gas in Tennessee in this snapshot?

87-octane gas is listed at $3.537 per gallon (AAA, June 2026) in the explorer data.

Sources on the hub: Tax Foundation (sales tax), BEA / ACS (income & COL), AAA gas (June 20, 2026). Educational snapshot — not relocation or tax advice.