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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

📍 Brandon, MS — ZIP-level rent data · COL adjusted from Baton Rouge, LA area

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You'd spend $1.5K/month more in Nashville, TN

$150.0K in your current city equals $167.7K in Nashville, TN

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from area
Overall Cost
↑ 19.7%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,476
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$17.7K
Per year

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

Brandon, MS

Population:26K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$283K

Nashville, TN

Population:689K
Cost Index:120
Median Home:$489K

Brandon, MS

The Magnolia State

26K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Mississippi, 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: Brandon, MS vs Nashville, TN

🏠Housing
↑ 46.1%
Brandon, MS
$1,814
Nashville, TN
$2,651
Difference
$837
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📦Other
↑ 16.8%
Brandon, MS
$1,662
Nashville, TN
$1,942
Difference
$279
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🏥Healthcare
↑ 32.6%
Brandon, MS
$458
Nashville, TN
$607
Difference
$149
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🚗Transportation
↑ 9.2%
Brandon, MS
$1,176
Nashville, TN
$1,284
Difference
$108
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⚡All Utilities
↑ 9.8%
Brandon, MS
$473
Nashville, TN
$519
Difference
$46.16
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🛒Groceries
↑ 0.7%
Brandon, MS
$943
Nashville, TN
$949
Difference
$6.67
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🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$1,077
To$1,600
↑ $523
1 Bed
From$1,081
To$1,680
↑ $599
2 Bed
From$1,270
To$1,840
↑ $570
3 Bed
From$1,519
To$2,350
↑ $831
Brandon, MSZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,130–$1,560/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.

$6,525
Monthly in Brandon, MS
$7,952
Monthly in Nashville, TN
$1,427
Difference

Home Values

Brandon
Nashville
$283K
Median Value
$489K
↑ +1.4%
YoY Change
↓ -2.1%
↑ +28%
5-Year Change
↑ +32.1%
$279K - $286K
Price Range
$320K - $1.16M

Homes in Nashville are 73% more expensive than Brandon

Calculate payment - BrandonCalculate payment - Nashville

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
↑ $7.3K
Per year
Monthly Difference
$613
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
4.9%
Rate difference

Brandon, MS

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Mississippi State Tax
Effective: 4.9%
$7.3K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 29.6%
$44.4K
Take-Home Pay
$8,803/month
$105.6K

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

Brandon, MS Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.1%
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

Brandon
Nashville
51 Moderate
Air Quality
50 Good
48.9%
Good Air Days
51.6%
98 High
Climate Risk
97 High
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Top Hazards
🌊🫨🌪
▲+2.2°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.8°F
51 days
Heat Days >95°F
42 days
▲+2.2°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.8°F
51 days
Heat Days >95°F
42 days

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

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