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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

📍 Brighton CDP, NY — COL adjusted from Pittsburgh, PA area + state data

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You'd spend $1.6K/month more in Nashville, TN

$150.0K in your current city equals $168.7K in Nashville, TN

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from area
Overall Cost
↑ 20.8%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,559
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$18.7K
Per year

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

Brighton CDP, NY

Population:37K
Cost Index:100

Nashville, TN

Population:689K
Cost Index:121
Median Home:$489K

Brighton CDP, NY

The Empire State

37K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in New York, this city has a population of 37K 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: Brighton CDP, NY vs Nashville, TN

🏠Housing
↑ 57.7%
Brighton CDP, NY
$1,681
Nashville, TN
$2,651
Difference
$970
more
📦Other
↑ 26.1%
Brighton CDP, NY
$1,540
Nashville, TN
$1,942
Difference
$402
more
🚗Transportation
↑ 10.2%
Brighton CDP, NY
$1,165
Nashville, TN
$1,284
Difference
$119
more
🏥Healthcare
↑ 17.8%
Brighton CDP, NY
$515
Nashville, TN
$607
Difference
$91.70
more
⚡All Utilities
↓ 12.6%
Brighton CDP, NY
$594
Nashville, TN
$519
Difference
$74.58
less
🛒Groceries
↓ 2.0%
Brighton CDP, NY
$968
Nashville, TN
$949
Difference
$19.02
less

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$611
To$1,600
↑ $989
1 Bed
From$692
To$1,680
↑ $988
2 Bed
From$855
To$1,840
↑ $985
3 Bed
From$1,140
To$2,350
↑ $1,210
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.

$6,463
Monthly in Brighton CDP, NY
$7,952
Monthly in Nashville, TN
$1,490
Difference

Home Values

Brighton CDP
Nashville
-
Median Value
$489K
-
YoY Change
↓ -2.1%
-
5-Year Change
↑ +32.1%
-
Price Range
$320K - $1.16M
Calculate 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

Brighton CDP, 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

Brighton CDP, 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

Brighton CDP
Nashville
52 Moderate
Air Quality
50 Good
47.8%
Good Air Days
51.6%
98 High
Climate Risk
97 High
🌊🌪💨
Top Hazards
🌊🫨🌪
▲+3.0°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.8°F
12 days
Heat Days >95°F
42 days
▲+3.0°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.8°F
12 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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