Kentucky
Moderate tax burden · COL index 85
Wins 9 categories
Tennessee
Low tax burden · COL index 92
Wins 3 categories
Tennessee has no state income tax. Kentucky's top rate is 4%. Property taxes are meaningfully different: Kentucky averages 0.78% annually vs Tennessee's 0.45%. The median home in Tennessee costs $350K vs $215K in Kentucky.
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Is it better to retire in Kentucky or Tennessee?
What is the biggest risk of living in Tennessee?
The most common violent crime in Tennessee in 2023 was aggravated assault. It occurred at a rate of over 500 per 100,000 residents — or one out of every 200 people living in Tennessee.
Is the weather better in Kentucky or Tennessee?
In Tennessee, winters are milder. Snow is rare in many areas. Summers are hot and humid. In Kentucky, however, winters are colder, and you get more snow.
Are taxes higher in Tennessee or Kentucky?
Moving to Tennessee saves $4,500/year on $100k income. Tennessee also has lower property taxes (0.67% vs KY's 0.86%). However, Tennessee has much higher sales tax (9.55% highest in US vs KY's 6%).