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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

📍 Ann Arbor, MI — ZIP-level rent data · COL adjusted from Detroit, MI area

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You'd spend $1.5K/month more in Nashville, TN

$150.0K in your current city equals $167.8K in Nashville, TN

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI area
Overall Cost
↑ 19.8%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,484
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$17.8K
Per year

Based on monthly living costs (rent, groceries, utilities, transport, healthcare). Home purchase prices shown separately below.

Ann Arbor, MI

Population:119K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$516K

Nashville, TN

Population:689K
Cost Index:120
Median Home:$489K

Ann Arbor, MI

The Great Lakes State

119K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Michigan, this city has a population of 119K residents.

Nashville, TN

The Volunteer State

689K
Population
State Tax
No Income Tax
Climate
Humid subtropical

Notable Facts

  • •Music City USA
  • •Country music capital
  • •Healthcare industry hub

Major Industries

Music IndustryHealthcareTourismFinance

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: Ann Arbor, MI vs Nashville, TN

🏠Housing
↑ 93.3%
Ann Arbor, MI
$1,371
Nashville, TN
$2,651
Difference
$1,280
more
📦Other
↑ 18.7%
Ann Arbor, MI
$1,636
Nashville, TN
$1,942
Difference
$306
more
🚗Transportation
↓ 16.3%
Ann Arbor, MI
$1,535
Nashville, TN
$1,284
Difference
$251
less
🏥Healthcare
↑ 8.9%
Ann Arbor, MI
$557
Nashville, TN
$607
Difference
$49.87
more
⚡All Utilities
↓ 5.8%
Ann Arbor, MI
$551
Nashville, TN
$519
Difference
$31.82
less
🛒Groceries
↑ 1.2%
Ann Arbor, MI
$938
Nashville, TN
$949
Difference
$10.95
more

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$1,312
To$1,600
↑ $288
1 Bed
From$1,337
To$1,680
↑ $343
2 Bed
From$1,595
To$1,840
↑ $245
3 Bed
From$1,910
To$2,350
↑ $440
Ann Arbor, MIZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,320–$1,740/mo

Nashville, TNZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,320–$2,230/mo

💡 Note: Rent prices are based on HUD Fair Market Rent data and represent median costs. Actual prices vary by neighborhood, amenities, and condition. Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents FY2026.

$6,588
Monthly in Ann Arbor, MI
$7,952
Monthly in Nashville, TN
$1,364
Difference

Home Values

Ann Arbor
Nashville
$516K
Median Value
$489K
↑ +2.5%
YoY Change
↓ -2.1%
↑ +29.5%
5-Year Change
↑ +32.1%
$426K - $544K
Price Range
$320K - $1.16M

Homes in Nashville are 5% less expensive than Ann Arbor

Calculate payment - Ann ArborCalculate payment - Nashville

Source: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), January 2026

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
↑ $6.4K
Per year
Monthly Difference
$531
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
4.2%
Rate difference

Ann Arbor, MI

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Michigan State Tax
Effective: 4.3%
$6.4K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 28.9%
$43.4K
Take-Home Pay
$8,884/month
$106.6K

Nashville, TN

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Tennessee State Tax
No state income tax
$0
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 24.7%
$37.0K
Take-Home Pay
$9,416/month
$113.0K

Additional Tax Information

Ann Arbor, MI Tax Rates

Sales Tax:6.0%
Property Tax:1.4%

Nashville, TN Tax Rates

Sales Tax:9.5%
Property Tax:0.7%

💡 Note: Tax calculations are estimates based on 2024/2025 tax brackets for single filers with standard deduction. Actual taxes may vary based on filing status, deductions, credits, and local variations.

Environment

Ann Arbor
Nashville
55 Moderate
Air Quality
50 Good
32.8%
Good Air Days
51.6%
99 High
Climate Risk
97 High
🌊🌡🌪
Top Hazards
🌊🫨🌪
▲+3.1°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.8°F
10 days
Heat Days >95°F
42 days
▲+3.1°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.8°F
10 days
Heat Days >95°F
42 days

💰 See how taxes change too — compare take-home pay between Michigan and Tennessee on TaxTakeHome.com

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