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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

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You'd spend $1.4K/month more in Nashville, TN

$150.0K in your current city equals $166.6K in Nashville, TN

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from area
Overall Cost
↑ 18.4%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,379
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$16.6K
Per year

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

Columbus, GA

Population:207K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$153K

Nashville, TN

Population:689K
Cost Index:118
Median Home:$489K

Columbus, GA

The Peach State

207K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Georgia, this city has a population of 207K 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: Columbus, GA vs Nashville, TN

🏠Housing
↑ 37.8%
Columbus, GA
$1,923
Nashville, TN
$2,651
Difference
$728
more
📦Other
↑ 23.4%
Columbus, GA
$1,574
Nashville, TN
$1,942
Difference
$368
more
🚗Transportation
↓ 11.3%
Columbus, GA
$1,448
Nashville, TN
$1,284
Difference
$164
less
🏥Healthcare
↑ 18.1%
Columbus, GA
$514
Nashville, TN
$607
Difference
$92.94
more
⚡All Utilities
↓ 11.2%
Columbus, GA
$585
Nashville, TN
$519
Difference
$65.57
less
🛒Groceries
↓ 1.0%
Columbus, GA
$959
Nashville, TN
$949
Difference
$9.99
less

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$880
To$1,600
↑ $720
1 Bed
From$930
To$1,680
↑ $750
2 Bed
From$1,085
To$1,840
↑ $755
3 Bed
From$1,435
To$2,350
↑ $915
Columbus, GAZIP-level data

1BR range: $850–$1,290/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.

$7,003
Monthly in Columbus, GA
$7,952
Monthly in Nashville, TN
$949
Difference

Home Values

Columbus
Nashville
$153K
Median Value
$489K
0%
YoY Change
↓ -2.1%
↑ +39.1%
5-Year Change
↑ +32.1%
$69K - $226K
Price Range
$320K - $1.16M

Homes in Nashville are 219% more expensive than Columbus

Calculate payment - ColumbusCalculate payment - Nashville

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
↑ $8.5K
Per year
Monthly Difference
$704
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
5.6%
Rate difference

Columbus, GA

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Georgia State Tax
Effective: 5.6%
$8.5K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 30.3%
$45.5K
Take-Home Pay
$8,711/month
$104.5K

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

Columbus, GA Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.3%
Property Tax:0.9%

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

Columbus
Nashville
49 Good
Air Quality
50 Good
52.7%
Good Air Days
51.6%
82 Moderate
Climate Risk
97 High
None
Top Hazards
🌊🫨🌪
▲+2.8°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.8°F
64 days
Heat Days >95°F
42 days
▲+2.8°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.8°F
64 days
Heat Days >95°F
42 days

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