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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

📍 Bluffton, SC — ZIP-level rent data · COL adjusted from Jacksonville, FL area

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

$150.0K in your current city equals $170.1K in Nashville, TN

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from area
Overall Cost
↑ 22.3%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,675
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$20.1K
Per year

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

Bluffton, SC

Population:35K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$513K

Nashville, TN

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

Bluffton, SC

The Palmetto State

35K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in South Carolina, this city has a population of 35K 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: Bluffton, SC vs Nashville, TN

🏠Housing
↑ 48.9%
Bluffton, SC
$1,781
Nashville, TN
$2,651
Difference
$870
more
📦Other
↑ 33.5%
Bluffton, SC
$1,454
Nashville, TN
$1,942
Difference
$487
more
🚗Transportation
↑ 11.6%
Bluffton, SC
$1,150
Nashville, TN
$1,284
Difference
$134
more
🏥Healthcare
↑ 12.6%
Bluffton, SC
$539
Nashville, TN
$607
Difference
$67.73
more
⚡All Utilities
↓ 4.4%
Bluffton, SC
$543
Nashville, TN
$519
Difference
$23.89
less
🛒Groceries
↓ 1.6%
Bluffton, SC
$965
Nashville, TN
$949
Difference
$15.31
less

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$1,492
To$1,600
↑ $108
1 Bed
From$1,561
To$1,680
↑ $119
2 Bed
From$1,713
To$1,840
↑ $127
3 Bed
From$2,056
To$2,350
↑ $294
Bluffton, SCZIP-level data

1BR range: $2,050–$2,050/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.

$6,432
Monthly in Bluffton, SC
$7,952
Monthly in Nashville, TN
$1,520
Difference

Home Values

Bluffton
Nashville
$513K
Median Value
$489K
↓ -0.5%
YoY Change
↓ -2.1%
↑ +51.5%
5-Year Change
↑ +32.1%
$513K
Price Range
$320K - $1.16M

Homes in Nashville are 5% less expensive than Bluffton

Calculate payment - BlufftonCalculate payment - Nashville

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
↑ $10.0K
Per year
Monthly Difference
$830
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
6.6%
Rate difference

Bluffton, SC

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
South Carolina State Tax
Effective: 6.6%
$10.0K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 31.3%
$47.0K
Take-Home Pay
$8,586/month
$103.0K

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

Bluffton, SC Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.4%
Property Tax:0.6%

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

Bluffton
Nashville
50 Good
Air Quality
50 Good
51.9%
Good Air Days
51.6%
97 High
Climate Risk
97 High
🌊🌅🌀
Top Hazards
🌊🫨🌪
▲+2.3°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.8°F
36 days
Heat Days >95°F
42 days
▲+2.3°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.8°F
36 days
Heat Days >95°F
42 days

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

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