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Talk to a Specialist →| Factor | New York | Tennessee | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| State income tax (NY) | 4.97%–10.9% graduated | $0 | NYC adds a surcharge — city residents save even more |
| State income tax (TN) | — | $0 | Zero — including on IRA withdrawals, SS, and dividends |
| Property tax — $600K home | $10,800–$18,000/yr (Long Island avg 1.8–3%) | $3,300–$3,900/yr (Wilson Co.) | Long Island effective rates are among the highest nationally |
| Property tax protection | STAR exemption — modest; no appreciation cap | Freeze at $63,470 (Wilson Co.) | NY STAR saves $300–$1,500/yr. TN freeze saves thousands. |
| Homeowners insurance | ~$2,000–$3,500/yr | ~$1,400–$3,000/yr | TN slightly lower for comparable home value |
Long Island and Westchester buyers represent the highest-equity, highest-savings profile in the Nashville market. A couple selling a $900,000–$1.2M Nassau County home and moving to Del Webb Lake Providence at $550,000–$700,000 is banking $200,000–$650,000 in equity while slashing their annual housing cost by $16,000–$28,000. The savings compound — lower taxes, lower insurance, lower maintenance costs on a newer home.
BNA airport access matters specifically to NY buyers: direct flights to JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark mean staying connected to family and the Northeast without making it a production. Nashville to New York is a 2.5-hour flight on multiple carriers with multiple daily departures.
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The flagship. 15-acre lake, 24,000 sq ft clubhouse. NY buyers with $600K–$900K equity land here most often.
Newest construction. For Westchester and North Shore buyers who want premium-tier Del Webb.
Del Webb at the lowest Nashville price point. Buyers converting smaller NY equity to a newer Tennessee home.
Wilson County freeze limit: $63,470. Williamson County: $67,460. Most retired NY couples with Social Security plus modest IRA draws fall well within both thresholds.
The freeze requires annual reapplication with your county Trustee's office. It is not automatic — and it is the most commonly forfeited financial benefit in the Nashville 55+ market. Put it in your calendar from day one of ownership.
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