Compare taxes and see how much you save moving from Georgia to Tennessee
Georgia and Tennessee offer a stark contrast: Georgia charges 5.39% flat tax, Tennessee charges 0%. At $100,000: Georgia charges $5,390, Tennessee charges $0. Tennessee saves $5,390/year. But Atlanta is the South's major business hub with Fortune 500 headquarters, while Nashville/Tennessee offers music, healthcare, and growing tech. Georgia has higher salaries in many fields. Tennessee has no income tax but higher sales tax (7% state + local up to 9.75%). For high earners, Tennessee wins clearly. For those needing Atlanta's job market, Georgia's tax may be worth paying. Choose Georgia if: you need Atlanta's job market, work in film/media, or value diversity of major city. Choose Tennessee if: you want zero income tax, prefer Nashville lifestyle, or can work remotely.
Flat Rate
5.39% flat rate (moving toward flat, was progressive)
No Income Tax
0% income tax (Hall Tax on investment income ended 2021)
At $100,000 income:
That is $449/month back in your pocket!
| Income | GA Tax | TN Tax | Savings | 10-Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $2,695 (5.39%) | $0 (0%) | Tennessee saves $2,695 | $26,950 |
| $100,000 | $5,390 (5.39%) | $0 (0%) | Tennessee saves $5,390 | $53,900 |
| $150,000 | $8,085 (5.39%) | $0 (0%) | Tennessee saves $8,085 | $80,850 |
| $250,000 | $13,475 (5.39%) | $0 (0%) | Tennessee saves $13,475 | $134,750 |
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Get Matched With a CPA →5.39% of your taxable income. At $100K: $5,390/year. At $200K: $10,780/year. Over 10 years at $150K income: $80,850 in savings. Tennessee's zero tax creates substantial savings that compound over time.
Rarely. Tennessee sales tax is ~9.75% (highest combined in US). But you'd need to spend ~$55,000/year on taxable goods at $100K income to offset the $5,390 income tax savings. Most people spend far less on taxable goods. Income tax savings win.
Atlanta has more volume and diversity—Fortune 500 headquarters, major hub for logistics, film, tech. Nashville is growing fast in healthcare, music industry, and tech but is smaller. If your career is in Atlanta's key industries (film, logistics, major corporations), the job market may justify the tax.
Nashville: $2,200-3,400/month, $1,400-2,000 rent. Atlanta: $2,400-3,800/month, $1,500-2,200 rent. Nashville is 10-15% cheaper. Combined with zero income tax, Tennessee offers significantly better value for equivalent lifestyle.
Tennessee wins clearly. Zero income tax means you keep all remote earnings. If you don't need Atlanta's specific job market, living in Tennessee while working remotely for a Georgia or California company saves thousands annually. Many remote workers are making this exact move.