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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

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

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You'd spend $2.3K/month more in Nashville, TN

$150.0K in your current city equals $177.5K in Nashville, TN

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from area
Overall Cost
↑ 30.6%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$2,294
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$27.5K
Per year

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

Dodge City, KS

Population:28K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$201K

Nashville, TN

Population:689K
Cost Index:131
Median Home:$489K

Dodge City, KS

The Sunflower State

28K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Kansas, this city has a population of 28K 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: Dodge City, KS vs Nashville, TN

🏠Housing
↑ 74.0%
Dodge City, KS
$1,523
Nashville, TN
$2,651
Difference
$1,128
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📦Other
↑ 29.1%
Dodge City, KS
$1,505
Nashville, TN
$1,942
Difference
$437
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🚗Transportation
↑ 16.5%
Dodge City, KS
$1,103
Nashville, TN
$1,284
Difference
$182
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🛒Groceries
↑ 11.5%
Dodge City, KS
$852
Nashville, TN
$949
Difference
$97.57
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🏥Healthcare
↑ 8.9%
Dodge City, KS
$558
Nashville, TN
$607
Difference
$49.42
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⚡All Utilities
↑ 1.2%
Dodge City, KS
$513
Nashville, TN
$519
Difference
$6.26
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🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$530
To$1,600
↑ $1,070
1 Bed
From$585
To$1,680
↑ $1,095
2 Bed
From$764
To$1,840
↑ $1,076
3 Bed
From$990
To$2,350
↑ $1,360
Dodge City, KSZIP-level data

1BR range: $750–$750/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.

$6,053
Monthly in Dodge City, KS
$7,952
Monthly in Nashville, TN
$1,900
Difference

Home Values

Dodge City
Nashville
$201K
Median Value
$489K
↑ +0.3%
YoY Change
↓ -2.1%
↑ +55.5%
5-Year Change
↑ +32.1%
$201K
Price Range
$320K - $1.16M

Homes in Nashville are 143% more expensive than Dodge City

Calculate payment - Dodge CityCalculate 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

Dodge City, 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

Dodge City, 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

Dodge City
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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