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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

📍 Derby, KS — ZIP-level rent data · COL adjusted from Wichita, KS area

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You'd spend $2.0K/month more in Nashville, TN

$150.0K in your current city equals $174.5K in Nashville, TN

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from Wichita, KS area
Overall Cost
↑ 27.3%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$2,045
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$24.5K
Per year

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

Derby, KS

Population:26K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$274K

Nashville, TN

Population:689K
Cost Index:127
Median Home:$489K

Derby, KS

The Sunflower State

26K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Kansas, this city has a population of 26K 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: Derby, KS vs Nashville, TN

🏠Housing
↑ 69.6%
Derby, KS
$1,563
Nashville, TN
$2,651
Difference
$1,088
more
📦Other
↑ 25.8%
Derby, KS
$1,544
Nashville, TN
$1,942
Difference
$398
more
🚗Transportation
↑ 13.5%
Derby, KS
$1,131
Nashville, TN
$1,284
Difference
$153
more
🛒Groceries
↑ 10.0%
Derby, KS
$863
Nashville, TN
$949
Difference
$86.57
more
🏥Healthcare
↑ 7.5%
Derby, KS
$565
Nashville, TN
$607
Difference
$42.21
more
⚡All Utilities
↓ 0.1%
Derby, KS
$519
Nashville, TN
$519
Difference
$0.37
less

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$704
To$1,600
↑ $896
1 Bed
From$760
To$1,680
↑ $920
2 Bed
From$984
To$1,840
↑ $856
3 Bed
From$1,296
To$2,350
↑ $1,054
Derby, KSZIP-level data

1BR range: $950–$950/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.

$6,185
Monthly in Derby, KS
$7,952
Monthly in Nashville, TN
$1,767
Difference

Home Values

Derby
Nashville
$274K
Median Value
$489K
↑ +0.3%
YoY Change
↓ -2.1%
↑ +33%
5-Year Change
↑ +32.1%
$274K
Price Range
$320K - $1.16M

Homes in Nashville are 78% more expensive than Derby

Calculate payment - DerbyCalculate 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
$702
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
5.6%
Rate difference

Derby, KS

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Kansas State Tax
Effective: 5.6%
$8.4K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 30.3%
$45.4K
Take-Home Pay
$8,714/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

Derby, KS Tax Rates

Sales Tax:8.7%
Property Tax:1.3%

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

Derby
Nashville
43 Good
Air Quality
50 Good
75.1%
Good Air Days
51.6%
97 High
Climate Risk
97 High
🌊🌡🌪
Top Hazards
🌊🫨🌪
▲+3.1°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.8°F
61 days
Heat Days >95°F
42 days
▲+3.1°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.8°F
61 days
Heat Days >95°F
42 days

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

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