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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

📍 Belton, MO — ZIP-level rent data · COL adjusted from Kansas City, MO area

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You'd spend $1.7K/month more in Nashville, TN

$150.0K in your current city equals $170.2K in Nashville, TN

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from Kansas City, MO-KS area
Overall Cost
↑ 22.4%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,679
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$20.2K
Per year

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

Belton, MO

Population:26K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$276K

Nashville, TN

Population:689K
Cost Index:122
Median Home:$489K

Belton, MO

The Show-Me State

26K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Missouri, 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: Belton, MO vs Nashville, TN

🏠Housing
↑ 49.6%
Belton, MO
$1,771
Nashville, TN
$2,651
Difference
$879
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📦Other
↑ 29.2%
Belton, MO
$1,503
Nashville, TN
$1,942
Difference
$439
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🚗Transportation
↑ 13.0%
Belton, MO
$1,137
Nashville, TN
$1,284
Difference
$147
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🛒Groceries
↑ 3.4%
Belton, MO
$918
Nashville, TN
$949
Difference
$31.34
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🏥Healthcare
↑ 3.4%
Belton, MO
$587
Nashville, TN
$607
Difference
$20.05
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⚡All Utilities
↑ 0.2%
Belton, MO
$518
Nashville, TN
$519
Difference
$1.29
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🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$922
To$1,600
↑ $678
1 Bed
From$1,009
To$1,680
↑ $671
2 Bed
From$1,145
To$1,840
↑ $695
3 Bed
From$1,494
To$2,350
↑ $856
Belton, MOZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,270–$1,270/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.

$6,434
Monthly in Belton, MO
$7,952
Monthly in Nashville, TN
$1,518
Difference

Home Values

Belton
Nashville
$276K
Median Value
$489K
↑ +5.8%
YoY Change
↓ -2.1%
↑ +37.8%
5-Year Change
↑ +32.1%
$276K
Price Range
$320K - $1.16M

Homes in Nashville are 77% more expensive than Belton

Calculate payment - BeltonCalculate payment - Nashville

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
↑ $7.9K
Per year
Monthly Difference
$661
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
5.3%
Rate difference

Belton, MO

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Missouri State Tax
Effective: 5.3%
$7.9K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 30.0%
$44.9K
Take-Home Pay
$8,755/month
$105.1K

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

Belton, MO Tax Rates

Sales Tax:8.2%
Property Tax:1.0%

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

Belton
Nashville
46 Good
Air Quality
50 Good
59.3%
Good Air Days
51.6%
97 High
Climate Risk
97 High
🌊🌡🌪
Top Hazards
🌊🫨🌪
▲+3.3°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.8°F
44 days
Heat Days >95°F
42 days
▲+3.3°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.8°F
44 days
Heat Days >95°F
42 days

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

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