The median home price in Tennessee is $330,000, near the national median of $420,000. With a median household income of $59,700, the price-to-income ratio is 5.5x.
Property taxes in Tennessee average 0.71% of assessed value. On the median home, that is $2,343 per year, or $195 per month added to your mortgage payment.
Tennessee has no state income tax, which means more of your gross salary goes to your take-home pay. This effectively increases your purchasing power compared to states with income tax.
The cost of living index in Tennessee is 91 (national average = 100). Beyond housing, your everyday expenses will also be below the national average.