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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

๐Ÿ“ Germantown, TN โ€” ZIP-level rent data ยท COL adjusted from Memphis, TN area

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You'd spend $2.7K/month more in Denver, CO

$150.0K in your current city equals $182.4K in Denver, CO

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates ยท COL index from Memphis, TN-MS-AR area
Overall Cost
โ†‘ 36.0%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$2,703
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$32.4K
Per year

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

Germantown, TN

Population:40K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$502K

Denver, CO

Population:716K
Cost Index:136
Median Home:$513K

Germantown, TN

The Volunteer State

40K
Population
State Tax
No Income Tax

Located in Tennessee, this city has a population of 40K residents.

๐Ÿ’ก Advantage: Tennessee has no state income tax!

Denver, CO

The Centennial State

716K
Population
State Tax
Yes
Climate
Semi-arid

Notable Facts

  • โ€ขMile-high city (5,280 ft)
  • โ€ขOutdoor recreation hub
  • โ€ขMajor cannabis market

Major Industries

AerospaceTechnologyEnergyTourism

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: Germantown, TN vs Denver, CO

๐Ÿ Housing
โ†‘ 108.1%
Germantown, TN
$1,561
Denver, CO
$3,248
Difference
$1,687
more
๐Ÿš—Transportation
โ†‘ 25.1%
Germantown, TN
$1,169
Denver, CO
$1,462
Difference
$293
more
๐Ÿ“ฆOther
โ†‘ 12.7%
Germantown, TN
$1,574
Denver, CO
$1,774
Difference
$201
more
๐ŸฅHealthcare
โ†‘ 23.8%
Germantown, TN
$511
Denver, CO
$632
Difference
$121
more
๐Ÿ›’Groceries
โ†‘ 13.0%
Germantown, TN
$911
Denver, CO
$1,029
Difference
$118
more
โšกAll Utilities
โ†‘ 1.0%
Germantown, TN
$514
Denver, CO
$519
Difference
$5.17
more

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Local Income Taxes

Denver, CO: Denver Head Tax ($5.75/mo, negligible)$69.00/yr (0.0%)

Germantown, 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$1,251
To$1,720
โ†‘ $469
1 Bed
From$1,363
To$1,840
โ†‘ $477
2 Bed
From$1,502
To$2,190
โ†‘ $688
3 Bed
From$1,982
To$2,870
โ†‘ $888
Germantown, TNZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,680โ€“$1,730/mo

Denver, COZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,620โ€“$2,540/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.

$6,239
Monthly in Germantown, TN
$8,665
Monthly in Denver, CO
$2,426
Difference

Home Values

Germantown
Denver
$502K
Median Value
$513K
โ†“ -0.6%
YoY Change
โ†“ -4.2%
โ†‘ +24.4%
5-Year Change
โ†‘ +13%
$424K - $580K
Price Range
$352K - $933K

Homes in Denver are 2% more expensive than Germantown

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
โ†“ $6.6K
More taxes
Monthly Difference
$550
Less take-home
Effective Rate Diff
4.4%
Rate difference

Germantown, 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

Denver, CO

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Colorado State Tax
Effective: 4.4%
$6.6K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 29.1%
$43.6K
Take-Home Pay
$8,866/month
$106.4K

Additional Tax Information

Germantown, TN Tax Rates

Sales Tax:9.5%
Property Tax:0.7%

Denver, CO Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.8%
Property Tax:0.5%

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

Germantown
Denver
55 Moderate
Air Quality
55 Moderate
34.4%
Good Air Days
35.2%
99 High
Climate Risk
95 High
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒก๐Ÿซจ
Top Hazards
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒช๐Ÿ’จ
โ–ฒ+2.8ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+3.3ยฐF
54 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
28 days
โ–ฒ+2.8ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+3.3ยฐF
54 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
28 days

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

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