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State-to-State Guide

Moving from Louisiana to Tennessee

Compare cost of living, taxes, housing, and find the best moving companies for your Louisiana to Tennessee move.

Quick Comparison

Leaving Louisiana

Population4.7M
State Income Tax1.85%-4.25%
Avg Home Price$210,000
Avg Rent$1,050/mo
Property Tax Rate0.55%
DESTINATION

Moving to Tennessee

Population6.9M
State Income Tax0% (None)
Avg Home Price$330,000
Avg Rent$1,300/mo
Property Tax Rate0.71%

Why Are People Moving from Louisiana to Tennessee?

The migration corridor between Louisiana and Tennessee is a popular interstate move. Louisiana has been experiencing net outflow while Tennessee continues to attract new residents.

Tax Savings: Tennessee has no state income tax, compared to 1.85%-4.25% in Louisiana. This tax difference is one of the primary financial motivations for this move.

Cost of Living: Both states have a comparable cost of living. Housing in Tennessee costs about $120,000 more on average, so budget accordingly.

Climate & Weather: Both states have similar summer temperatures. Winters in Tennessee average 38°F, compared to 50°F in Louisiana.

Jobs & Industry: Tennessee's key industries include Healthcare, Music Industry, Automotive, which attract professionals from Louisiana's Oil & Gas and Tourism sectors.

Popular City-to-City Routes

530 mi
8h drive
New Orleans, LA
Nashville, TN
via I-59 North / I-65 North
467 mi
8.5h drive
New Orleans, LA
Memphis, TN
via I-35 North
711 mi
12.9h drive
New Orleans, LA
Knoxville, TN
via I-65 North / I-10 East
583 mi
10.6h drive
New Orleans, LA
Chattanooga, TN
via I-65 North / I-10 East

Cities in Louisiana

New Orleans

Population384K
Median Home Price$250,000

Other Major Cities

Baton Rouge
Lafayette
Shreveport

Cities in Tennessee

Nashville

Population689K
Median Home Price$420,000

Memphis

Population633K
Median Home Price$165,000

Knoxville

Population191K
Median Home Price$265,000

Chattanooga

Population181K
Median Home Price$275,000

Estimated Moving Cost

Based on the average distance of 573 miles between Louisiana and Tennessee:

Studio / 1 BR
$1,087
3–4 BR Home
$2,688

Estimates based on typical full-service interstate moves. Actual costs vary.

Louisiana → Tennessee Transition Checklist

Driver's License

You must obtain a Tennessee driver's license within 30 days of establishing residency.

Vehicle Registration

Register your vehicle in Tennessee within 30 days.

Voter Registration

Update your voter registration to Tennessee after establishing residency. You can typically register at your local DMV or online.

Vehicle Inspection

Tennessee vehicle inspection requirement: Emissions in select counties.

Things to Know About Tennessee

  • • No state income tax on wages or salary
  • • Nashville is one of the fastest-growing US cities
  • • Vehicle emissions testing required in Davidson and surrounding counties

What's Different: Louisiana vs Tennessee

Taxes

Louisiana Income Tax:1.85%-4.25%
Tennessee Income Tax:None
Louisiana Property Tax:0.55%
Tennessee Property Tax:0.71%

Weather

Louisiana Summer Avg:92°F
Tennessee Summer Avg:89°F
Louisiana Winter Avg:50°F
Tennessee Winter Avg:38°F

Cost of Living

Louisiana COL Index:94
Tennessee COL Index:91
Louisiana Avg Home Price:$210,000
Tennessee Avg Home Price:$330,000
Louisiana Avg Rent:$1,050/mo
Tennessee Avg Rent:$1,300/mo

Ready to make the move to Tennessee?

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