Example household · Clarksville, TN · $83,730 · same pay · 1 adult

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Clarksville vs Jackson

Clarksville and Jackson

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Assumed income $83,730, same in both cities. Example, until you change it.

Same pay in both cities. One adult, one bedroom.

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So you know: homicide deaths in Jackson are above the US rate in this release, 12.2 versus 6.5 per 100,000. CDC via County Health Rankings, CDC NVSS 2017–2023 (CHR 2025 release).

Why people look at Clarksville to Jackson

In 2022-2023, 30 households filed a move from Clarksville to Jackson (about 57 people, average adjusted gross income $46,267). 31 households went the other way. Source: IRS migration.

A one-bedroom asking rent is about $984 in Clarksville and $1,128 in Jackson. Clarksville has no state tax on wages. Jackson has no state tax on wages. Local pay in Jackson is 84% of the national level for the same work, against 90% in Clarksville.

Jackson averages 216 sunny days, with July highs around 89°F and January nights around 34°F. Clarksville is 211 sunny days, 89°F in July, 32°F in January. Commutes average 22 minutes in Jackson and 26 in Clarksville.

These figures are projections built from available public data. Conditions change, and the numbers may not reflect current prices, taxes, or immigration rules. Check official sources before you make decisions.

How we figure this

Who already made this move

In 2022-2023, 30 households moved Clarksville → Jackson (about 57 people, average AGI $46,267). 31 households went the other way.

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration. Not a moving company; not a recommendation.

The monthly number is take-home pay minus rent and the other bills. The gap between Clarksville and Jackson changes with the job, remote or local pay, and bedrooms. How we figure this.

What the move itself costs

About 115 road miles, 1 bedroom. Typical ranges, not quotes.

Full-service mover
$1,650–$3,100
Container or pod
$1,100–$2,100
Rent a truck
$400–$750

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Questions

Is Jackson cheaper than Clarksville after tax and rent?

No. Jackson leaves about $128 less a month, so the cost of living is higher there for this household. A one-bedroom is about $984 in Clarksville and $1,128 in Jackson.

Does Jackson have state income tax?

Jackson is in Tennessee, which has no state income tax.

Did people actually move from Clarksville to Jackson?

Yes, when the IRS published that flow. The count and their average income are on this page. Leftover prices the same household in both cities.