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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

📍 Channelview, TX — COL adjusted from Houston, TX area + state data

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

$150.0K in your current city equals $165.0K in Nashville, TN

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from area
Overall Cost
↑ 16.7%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,250
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$15.0K
Per year

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

Channelview, TX

Population:46K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$245K

Nashville, TN

Population:689K
Cost Index:117
Median Home:$489K

Channelview, TX

The Lone Star State

46K
Population
State Tax
No Income Tax

Located in Texas, this city has a population of 46K residents.

💡 Advantage: Texas 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: Channelview, TX vs Nashville, TN

🏠Housing
↑ 47.0%
Channelview, TX
$1,804
Nashville, TN
$2,651
Difference
$847
more
📦Other
↑ 20.1%
Channelview, TX
$1,617
Nashville, TN
$1,942
Difference
$325
more
🛒Groceries
↑ 8.9%
Channelview, TX
$872
Nashville, TN
$949
Difference
$77.63
more
🏥Healthcare
↑ 13.0%
Channelview, TX
$537
Nashville, TN
$607
Difference
$69.68
more
🚗Transportation
↓ 3.2%
Channelview, TX
$1,326
Nashville, TN
$1,284
Difference
$41.89
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⚡All Utilities
↓ 1.8%
Channelview, TX
$528
Nashville, TN
$519
Difference
$9.29
less

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$739
To$1,600
↑ $861
1 Bed
From$855
To$1,680
↑ $825
2 Bed
From$1,050
To$1,840
↑ $790
3 Bed
From$1,439
To$2,350
↑ $911
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.

$6,685
Monthly in Channelview, TX
$7,952
Monthly in Nashville, TN
$1,268
Difference

Home Values

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

Channelview, TX

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Texas 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

Channelview, TX Tax Rates

Sales Tax:8.2%
Property Tax:1.8%

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

Channelview
Nashville
61 Moderate
Air Quality
50 Good
13.7%
Good Air Days
51.6%
100 Very High
Climate Risk
97 High
🌊🌅🌀
Top Hazards
🌊🫨🌪
▲+2.2°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.8°F
64 days
Heat Days >95°F
42 days
▲+2.2°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.8°F
64 days
Heat Days >95°F
42 days

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

Where your money goes further

Cities cheaper than Channelview, TX on a $150.0K salary

1.Indianapolis, IN
Save $109/mo
2.St. Louis, MO
Save $109/mo

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