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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

📍 Cave Spring, VA — COL adjusted from Winston-Salem, NC area + state data

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You'd spend $1.1K/month more in Nashville, TN

$150.0K in your current city equals $163.1K in Nashville, TN

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from area
Overall Cost
↑ 14.6%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,092
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$13.1K
Per year

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

Cave Spring, VA

Population:27K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$254K

Nashville, TN

Population:689K
Cost Index:115
Median Home:$489K

Cave Spring, VA

The Old Dominion State

27K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Virginia, this city has a population of 27K 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: Cave Spring, VA vs Nashville, TN

🏠Housing
↑ 23.1%
Cave Spring, VA
$2,153
Nashville, TN
$2,651
Difference
$498
more
📦Other
↑ 22.2%
Cave Spring, VA
$1,590
Nashville, TN
$1,942
Difference
$352
more
🚗Transportation
↑ 5.7%
Cave Spring, VA
$1,214
Nashville, TN
$1,284
Difference
$69.70
more
🛒Groceries
↓ 1.5%
Cave Spring, VA
$964
Nashville, TN
$949
Difference
$14.87
less
🏥Healthcare
↑ 0.5%
Cave Spring, VA
$604
Nashville, TN
$607
Difference
$3.14
more
⚡All Utilities
↓ 0.5%
Cave Spring, VA
$522
Nashville, TN
$519
Difference
$2.64
less

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$707
To$1,600
↑ $893
1 Bed
From$808
To$1,680
↑ $872
2 Bed
From$1,010
To$1,840
↑ $830
3 Bed
From$1,364
To$2,350
↑ $986
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.

$7,047
Monthly in Cave Spring, VA
$7,952
Monthly in Nashville, TN
$906
Difference

Home Values

Cave Spring
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
↑ $8.4K
Per year
Monthly Difference
$697
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
5.6%
Rate difference

Cave Spring, VA

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Virginia State Tax
Effective: 5.6%
$8.4K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 30.3%
$45.4K
Take-Home Pay
$8,718/month
$104.6K

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

Cave Spring, VA Tax Rates

Sales Tax:5.7%
Property Tax:0.8%

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

Cave Spring
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

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

Where your money goes further

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1.Indianapolis, IN
Save $243/mo
2.St. Louis, MO
Save $243/mo
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