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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

๐Ÿ“ Flint, MI โ€” ZIP-level rent data ยท COL adjusted from Detroit, MI area

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

$150.0K in your current city equals $165.2K in Nashville, TN

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates ยท COL index from area
Overall Cost
โ†‘ 16.9%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,270
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$15.2K
Per year

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

Flint, MI

Population:80K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$66K

Nashville, TN

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

Flint, MI

The Great Lakes State

80K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Michigan, this city has a population of 80K residents.

Nashville, TN

The Volunteer State

689K
Population
State Tax
No Income Tax
Climate
Humid subtropical

Notable Facts

  • โ€ขMusic City USA
  • โ€ขCountry music capital
  • โ€ขHealthcare industry hub

Major Industries

Music IndustryHealthcareTourismFinance

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: Flint, MI vs Nashville, TN

๐Ÿ Housing
โ†‘ 69.8%
Flint, MI
$1,561
Nashville, TN
$2,651
Difference
$1,090
more
๐Ÿš—Transportation
โ†“ 18.3%
Flint, MI
$1,572
Nashville, TN
$1,284
Difference
$288
less
๐Ÿ“ฆOther
โ†‘ 15.9%
Flint, MI
$1,676
Nashville, TN
$1,942
Difference
$266
more
๐ŸฅHealthcare
โ†‘ 7.6%
Flint, MI
$564
Nashville, TN
$607
Difference
$43.11
more
โšกAll Utilities
โ†“ 6.9%
Flint, MI
$558
Nashville, TN
$519
Difference
$38.50
less
๐Ÿ›’Groceries
โ†“ 0.0%
Flint, MI
$950
Nashville, TN
$949
Difference
$0.43
less

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Local Income Taxes

Flint, MI: Flint City Income Tax$1,500/yr (1.0%)

Nashville, TN has no local income tax.

Local taxes are in addition to state income tax. Not all cities levy local income taxes.

๐Ÿ Rent Comparison

Studio
From$691
To$1,600
โ†‘ $909
1 Bed
From$811
To$1,680
โ†‘ $869
2 Bed
From$976
To$1,840
โ†‘ $864
3 Bed
From$1,206
To$2,350
โ†‘ $1,144
Flint, MIZIP-level data

1BR range: $810โ€“$850/mo

Nashville, TNZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,320โ€“$2,230/mo

๐Ÿ’ก 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.

$6,880
Monthly in Flint, MI
$7,952
Monthly in Nashville, TN
$1,072
Difference

Home Values

Flint
Nashville
$66K
Median Value
$489K
โ†‘ +0.3%
YoY Change
โ†“ -2.1%
โ†‘ +37.7%
5-Year Change
โ†‘ +32.1%
$33K - $102K
Price Range
$320K - $1.16M

Homes in Nashville are 644% more expensive than Flint

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
โ†‘ $6.4K
Per year
Monthly Difference
$531
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
4.2%
Rate difference

Flint, MI

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Michigan State Tax
Effective: 4.3%
$6.4K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 28.9%
$43.4K
Take-Home Pay
$8,884/month
$106.6K

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

Flint, MI Tax Rates

Sales Tax:6.0%
Property Tax:1.4%

Nashville, TN Tax Rates

Sales Tax:9.5%
Property Tax:0.7%

๐Ÿ’ก 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

Flint
Nashville
55 Moderate
Air Quality
50 Good
32.8%
Good Air Days
51.6%
99 High
Climate Risk
97 High
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒก๐ŸŒช
Top Hazards
๐ŸŒŠ๐Ÿซจ๐ŸŒช
โ–ฒ+3.1ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.8ยฐF
10 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
42 days
โ–ฒ+3.1ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.8ยฐF
10 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
42 days

๐Ÿ’ฐ See how taxes change too โ€” compare take-home pay between Michigan and Tennessee on TaxTakeHome.com

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