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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

📍 Delaware, OH — ZIP-level rent data · COL adjusted from Columbus, OH area

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You'd spend $1.7K/month more in Nashville, TN

$150.0K in your current city equals $170.2K in Nashville, TN

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from Columbus, OH area
Overall Cost
↑ 22.4%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,681
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$20.2K
Per year

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

Delaware, OH

Population:45K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$397K

Nashville, TN

Population:689K
Cost Index:122
Median Home:$489K

Delaware, OH

The Buckeye State

45K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Ohio, this city has a population of 45K 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: Delaware, OH vs Nashville, TN

🏠Housing
↑ 53.5%
Delaware, OH
$1,727
Nashville, TN
$2,651
Difference
$923
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📦Other
↑ 33.4%
Delaware, OH
$1,455
Nashville, TN
$1,942
Difference
$486
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⚡All Utilities
↑ 15.6%
Delaware, OH
$449
Nashville, TN
$519
Difference
$70.02
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🏥Healthcare
↑ 3.4%
Delaware, OH
$587
Nashville, TN
$607
Difference
$20.10
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🛒Groceries
↑ 1.3%
Delaware, OH
$937
Nashville, TN
$949
Difference
$12.10
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🚗Transportation
↑ 0.5%
Delaware, OH
$1,277
Nashville, TN
$1,284
Difference
$6.99
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🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$874
To$1,600
↑ $726
1 Bed
From$938
To$1,680
↑ $742
2 Bed
From$1,120
To$1,840
↑ $720
3 Bed
From$1,343
To$2,350
↑ $1,007
Delaware, OHZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,180–$1,180/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.

$6,433
Monthly in Delaware, OH
$7,952
Monthly in Nashville, TN
$1,519
Difference

Home Values

Delaware
Nashville
$397K
Median Value
$489K
↑ +1.2%
YoY Change
↓ -2.1%
↑ +33.1%
5-Year Change
↑ +32.1%
$397K
Price Range
$320K - $1.16M

Homes in Nashville are 23% more expensive than Delaware

Calculate payment - DelawareCalculate payment - Nashville

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
↑ $4.4K
Per year
Monthly Difference
$369
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
3.0%
Rate difference

Delaware, OH

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Ohio State Tax
Effective: 3.0%
$4.4K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 27.6%
$41.4K
Take-Home Pay
$9,047/month
$108.6K

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

Delaware, OH Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.2%
Property Tax:1.6%

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

Delaware
Nashville
53 Moderate
Air Quality
50 Good
41.3%
Good Air Days
51.6%
98 High
Climate Risk
97 High
🌊🌡🌪
Top Hazards
🌊🫨🌪
▲+3.1°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.8°F
18 days
Heat Days >95°F
42 days
▲+3.1°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.8°F
18 days
Heat Days >95°F
42 days

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

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