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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

๐Ÿ“ Auburn Hills, MI โ€” ZIP-level rent data ยท COL adjusted from Detroit, MI area

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You'd spend $1.9K/month more in Nashville, TN

$150.0K in your current city equals $173.3K in Nashville, TN

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates ยท COL index from Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI area
Overall Cost
โ†‘ 25.8%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,938
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$23.3K
Per year

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

Auburn Hills, MI

Population:26K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$271K

Nashville, TN

Population:689K
Cost Index:126
Median Home:$489K

Auburn Hills, MI

The Great Lakes State

26K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Michigan, this city has a population of 26K residents.

Nashville, TN

The Volunteer State

689K
Population
State Tax
No Income Tax
Climate
Humid subtropical

Notable Facts

  • โ€ขMusic City USA
  • โ€ขCountry music capital
  • โ€ขHealthcare industry hub

Major Industries

Music IndustryHealthcareTourismFinance

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: Auburn Hills, MI vs Nashville, TN

๐Ÿ Housing
โ†‘ 103.1%
Auburn Hills, MI
$1,305
Nashville, TN
$2,651
Difference
$1,345
more
๐Ÿ“ฆOther
โ†‘ 24.7%
Auburn Hills, MI
$1,557
Nashville, TN
$1,942
Difference
$385
more
๐Ÿš—Transportation
โ†“ 12.1%
Auburn Hills, MI
$1,461
Nashville, TN
$1,284
Difference
$177
less
๐ŸฅHealthcare
โ†‘ 11.7%
Auburn Hills, MI
$544
Nashville, TN
$607
Difference
$63.42
more
๐Ÿ›’Groceries
โ†‘ 3.7%
Auburn Hills, MI
$916
Nashville, TN
$949
Difference
$33.76
more
โšกAll Utilities
โ†“ 3.4%
Auburn Hills, MI
$538
Nashville, TN
$519
Difference
$18.43
less

๐Ÿ Rent Comparison

Studio
From$925
To$1,600
โ†‘ $675
1 Bed
From$1,028
To$1,680
โ†‘ $652
2 Bed
From$1,297
To$1,840
โ†‘ $543
3 Bed
From$1,581
To$2,350
โ†‘ $769
Auburn Hills, MIZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,300โ€“$1,300/mo

Nashville, TNZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,320โ€“$2,230/mo

๐Ÿ’ก 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.

$6,320
Monthly in Auburn Hills, MI
$7,952
Monthly in Nashville, TN
$1,632
Difference

Home Values

Auburn Hills
Nashville
$271K
Median Value
$489K
โ†‘ +3.7%
YoY Change
โ†“ -2.1%
โ†‘ +32%
5-Year Change
โ†‘ +32.1%
$271K
Price Range
$320K - $1.16M

Homes in Nashville are 80% more expensive than Auburn Hills

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

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

Auburn Hills, 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

Auburn Hills, MI Tax Rates

Sales Tax:6.0%
Property Tax:1.4%

Nashville, TN Tax Rates

Sales Tax:9.5%
Property Tax:0.7%

๐Ÿ’ก 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

Auburn Hills
Nashville
55 Moderate
Air Quality
50 Good
32.8%
Good Air Days
51.6%
99 High
Climate Risk
97 High
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒก๐ŸŒช
Top Hazards
๐ŸŒŠ๐Ÿซจ๐ŸŒช
โ–ฒ+3.1ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.8ยฐF
10 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
42 days
โ–ฒ+3.1ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.8ยฐF
10 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
42 days

๐Ÿ’ฐ See how taxes change too โ€” compare take-home pay between Michigan and Tennessee on TaxTakeHome.com

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