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Talk to a Specialist →| Factor | New Jersey | Tennessee | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| State income tax (NJ) | 5.53%–10.75% graduated | $0 | A couple drawing $100K saves $6,000–$10,750/yr |
| State income tax (TN) | — | $0 | Zero on all income — IRA, pension, SS, dividends |
| Property tax — $500K home | $7,500–$14,000/yr (NJ avg 1.5–2.8%) | $2,750–$3,250/yr (Wilson Co.) | NJ Bergen/Monmouth often $12,000–$18,000/yr |
| Property tax protection | No cap — tracks market value | Freeze at $63,470 income limit | TN freeze locks the bill — NJ has no equivalent |
| Homeowners insurance | ~$1,500–$2,500/yr | ~$1,400–$3,000/yr | Comparable — both inland for most NJ buyers |
New Jersey has the highest property tax effective rates in the country and a top income tax rate of 10.75%. For a retired couple drawing $100,000 from IRAs and pension, the income tax savings alone — $6,000–$10,750 per year — covers more than half a year of Del Webb Lake Providence HOA. Add the property tax differential and most NJ buyers are looking at $12,000–$22,000 in annual savings on a comparable home.
Bergen County, Monmouth County, and Morris County buyers consistently have the highest equity and the strongest savings case. A $700,000–$900,000 Bergen County home purchased 15–20 years ago has built significant capital. That equity buys Del Webb Southern Springs at the top of the Nashville market or Del Webb Lake Providence at any price point with money left over.
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1,029-home flagship. 15-acre lake, 24,000 sq ft clubhouse, indoor pool, 80+ clubs. Wilson County freeze at $63,470.
Newest, premium Del Webb construction. Williamson County — highest freeze limit in TN at $67,460.
Del Webb brand at the lowest Nashville entry price. Single-level emphasis. Same Wilson County freeze as Lake Providence.
Wilson County (Lake Providence, Barton Village) income limit: $63,470. Williamson County (Southern Springs): $67,460 — highest in Tennessee. Most NJ buyers with typical retirement income fall below 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.
Tell us your New Jersey home value, target purchase price, and retirement income — we will build the full tax comparison and community recommendation for your situation.
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