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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

📍 Auburn, NY — ZIP-level rent data · COL adjusted from Newark, NJ area

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You'd spend $1.4K/month more in Nashville, TN

$150.0K in your current city equals $167.0K in Nashville, TN

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from Syracuse, NY area
Overall Cost
↑ 18.9%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,419
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$17.0K
Per year

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

Auburn, NY

Population:26K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$207K

Nashville, TN

Population:689K
Cost Index:119
Median Home:$489K

Auburn, NY

The Empire State

26K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in New York, 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

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

Major Industries

Music IndustryHealthcareTourismFinance

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: Auburn, NY vs Nashville, TN

🏠Housing
↑ 62.4%
Auburn, NY
$1,632
Nashville, TN
$2,651
Difference
$1,019
more
📦Other
↑ 19.5%
Auburn, NY
$1,624
Nashville, TN
$1,942
Difference
$317
more
🛒Groceries
↓ 3.6%
Auburn, NY
$984
Nashville, TN
$949
Difference
$35.05
less
⚡All Utilities
↓ 2.7%
Auburn, NY
$533
Nashville, TN
$519
Difference
$14.28
less
🏥Healthcare
↓ 1.4%
Auburn, NY
$616
Nashville, TN
$607
Difference
$8.70
less
🚗Transportation
↑ 0.2%
Auburn, NY
$1,282
Nashville, TN
$1,284
Difference
$2.32
more

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$614
To$1,600
↑ $986
1 Bed
From$661
To$1,680
↑ $1,019
2 Bed
From$811
To$1,840
↑ $1,029
3 Bed
From$1,009
To$2,350
↑ $1,341
Auburn, NYZIP-level data

1BR range: $970–$970/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.

$6,672
Monthly in Auburn, NY
$7,952
Monthly in Nashville, TN
$1,281
Difference

Home Values

Auburn
Nashville
$207K
Median Value
$489K
↑ +3%
YoY Change
↓ -2.1%
↑ +41.4%
5-Year Change
↑ +32.1%
$207K
Price Range
$320K - $1.16M

Homes in Nashville are 137% more expensive than Auburn

Calculate payment - AuburnCalculate payment - Nashville

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
↑ $9.5K
Per year
Monthly Difference
$795
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
6.4%
Rate difference

Auburn, NY

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
New York State Tax
Effective: 6.4%
$9.5K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 31.0%
$46.6K
Take-Home Pay
$8,620/month
$103.4K

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, NY Tax Rates

Sales Tax:8.8%
Property Tax:1.2%

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

Auburn
Nashville
N/A
Air Quality
50 Good
-
Good Air Days
51.6%
98 High
Climate Risk
97 High
🌊🌡🌪
Top Hazards
🌊🫨🌪
▲+2.9°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.8°F
15 days
Heat Days >95°F
42 days
▲+2.9°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.8°F
15 days
Heat Days >95°F
42 days

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

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