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Financial Profile: Tennessee

Financial landscape, tax rates, cost of living, and median income scoring for Tennessee residents.

Tennessee at a Glance

Avg Salary
$54,000
Cost of Living
91
Top Tax Rate
None
Adjusted Income
$59,340
Monthly Take-Home
$3,781
Max Rent (30%)
$1,350

Financial Genome at Median Income

Scores calculated for someone earning $54,000/yr in Tennessee with typical expenses.

PPI
53
C+
FPI
25
F
LRS
56
C+
REW
30
D

Living in Tennessee: Financial Overview

Tennessee has no state income tax on wages. The former tax on investment income was fully repealed in 2021.

  • No state income tax
  • Booming Nashville economy
  • Low cost of living

Major Cities

Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga

With a cost of living index of 91 (below the national average of 100), your dollar goes further in Tennessee. A $60,000 salary here has the purchasing power equivalent of $65,934 in an average-cost area.

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Tennessee Tax Details

Full Tax Breakdown

Popular Jobs in Tennessee

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