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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

📍 Bristol, TN — ZIP-level rent data · COL adjusted from Winston-Salem, NC 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
↑ 19.6%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,473
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$17.7K
Per year

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

Bristol, TN

Population:28K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$224K

Nashville, TN

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

Bristol, TN

The Volunteer State

28K
Population
State Tax
No Income Tax

Located in Tennessee, this city has a population of 28K residents.

💡 Advantage: Tennessee has no state income tax!

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: Bristol, TN vs Nashville, TN

🏠Housing
↑ 42.9%
Bristol, TN
$1,855
Nashville, TN
$2,651
Difference
$796
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📦Other
↑ 27.6%
Bristol, TN
$1,522
Nashville, TN
$1,942
Difference
$420
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🚗Transportation
↑ 10.4%
Bristol, TN
$1,163
Nashville, TN
$1,284
Difference
$121
more
🏥Healthcare
↑ 2.7%
Bristol, TN
$591
Nashville, TN
$607
Difference
$16.10
more
⚡All Utilities
↑ 1.7%
Bristol, TN
$511
Nashville, TN
$519
Difference
$8.55
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🛒Groceries
↑ 0.6%
Bristol, TN
$943
Nashville, TN
$949
Difference
$5.81
more

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$617
To$1,600
↑ $983
1 Bed
From$699
To$1,680
↑ $981
2 Bed
From$896
To$1,840
↑ $944
3 Bed
From$1,151
To$2,350
↑ $1,199
Bristol, TNZIP-level data

1BR range: $850–$850/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.

$6,585
Monthly in Bristol, TN
$7,952
Monthly in Nashville, TN
$1,367
Difference

Home Values

Bristol
Nashville
$224K
Median Value
$489K
↓ -1.1%
YoY Change
↓ -2.1%
↑ +48.7%
5-Year Change
↑ +32.1%
$224K
Price Range
$320K - $1.16M

Homes in Nashville are 118% more expensive than Bristol

Calculate payment - BristolCalculate payment - Nashville

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
→ $0
Same taxes
Monthly Difference
$0
Same take-home
Effective Rate Diff
0.0%
Rate difference

Bristol, 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

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

Bristol, TN Tax Rates

Sales Tax:9.5%
Property Tax:0.7%

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

Bristol
Nashville
47 Good
Air Quality
50 Good
57.4%
Good Air Days
51.6%
92 Moderate
Climate Risk
97 High
🌊🌪💨
Top Hazards
🌊🫨🌪
▲+2.8°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.8°F
30 days
Heat Days >95°F
42 days
▲+2.8°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.8°F
30 days
Heat Days >95°F
42 days

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