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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

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

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You'd spend $1.3K/month more in Nashville, TN

$150.0K in your current city equals $166.1K in Nashville, TN

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates ยท COL index from area
Overall Cost
โ†‘ 17.9%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,340
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$16.1K
Per year

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

Bowling Green, OH

Population:30K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$251K

Nashville, TN

Population:689K
Cost Index:118
Median Home:$489K

Bowling Green, OH

The Buckeye State

30K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Ohio, this city has a population of 30K 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: Bowling Green, OH vs Nashville, TN

๐Ÿ Housing
โ†‘ 90.2%
Bowling Green, OH
$1,394
Nashville, TN
$2,651
Difference
$1,257
more
๐Ÿ“ฆOther
โ†‘ 16.8%
Bowling Green, OH
$1,662
Nashville, TN
$1,942
Difference
$280
more
๐Ÿš—Transportation
โ†“ 17.7%
Bowling Green, OH
$1,560
Nashville, TN
$1,284
Difference
$276
less
๐ŸฅHealthcare
โ†‘ 8.1%
Bowling Green, OH
$562
Nashville, TN
$607
Difference
$45.34
more
โšกAll Utilities
โ†“ 6.5%
Bowling Green, OH
$555
Nashville, TN
$519
Difference
$36.30
less
๐Ÿ›’Groceries
โ†‘ 0.4%
Bowling Green, OH
$946
Nashville, TN
$949
Difference
$3.32
more

๐Ÿ Rent Comparison

Studio
From$650
To$1,600
โ†‘ $950
1 Bed
From$692
To$1,680
โ†‘ $988
2 Bed
From$912
To$1,840
โ†‘ $928
3 Bed
From$1,173
To$2,350
โ†‘ $1,177
Bowling Green, OHZIP-level data

1BR range: $820โ€“$820/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.

$6,679
Monthly in Bowling Green, OH
$7,952
Monthly in Nashville, TN
$1,273
Difference

Home Values

Bowling Green
Nashville
$251K
Median Value
$489K
โ†‘ +3%
YoY Change
โ†“ -2.1%
โ†‘ +27%
5-Year Change
โ†‘ +32.1%
$251K
Price Range
$320K - $1.16M

Homes in Nashville are 95% more expensive than Bowling Green

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
โ†‘ $4.4K
Per year
Monthly Difference
$369
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
3.0%
Rate difference

Bowling Green, OH

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Ohio State Tax
Effective: 3.0%
$4.4K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 27.6%
$41.4K
Take-Home Pay
$9,047/month
$108.6K

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

Bowling Green, OH Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.2%
Property Tax:1.6%

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

Bowling Green
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 Ohio and Tennessee on TaxTakeHome.com

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