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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

📍 Granite City, IL — COL adjusted from St. Louis, MO area + state data

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You'd spend $1.9K/month more in Nashville, TN

$150.0K in your current city equals $172.5K in Nashville, TN

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from St. Louis, MO-IL area
Overall Cost
↑ 24.9%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,871
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$22.5K
Per year

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

Granite City, IL

Population:27K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$145K

Nashville, TN

Population:689K
Cost Index:125
Median Home:$489K

Granite City, IL

The Prairie State

27K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Illinois, this city has a population of 27K 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: Granite City, IL vs Nashville, TN

🏠Housing
↑ 66.1%
Granite City, IL
$1,596
Nashville, TN
$2,651
Difference
$1,055
more
📦Other
↑ 27.5%
Granite City, IL
$1,523
Nashville, TN
$1,942
Difference
$419
more
🚗Transportation
↑ 11.5%
Granite City, IL
$1,152
Nashville, TN
$1,284
Difference
$132
more
🏥Healthcare
↑ 18.4%
Granite City, IL
$513
Nashville, TN
$607
Difference
$94.55
more
🛒Groceries
↑ 2.7%
Granite City, IL
$924
Nashville, TN
$949
Difference
$25.24
more
⚡All Utilities
↓ 0.4%
Granite City, IL
$521
Nashville, TN
$519
Difference
$2.15
less

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$524
To$1,600
↑ $1,076
1 Bed
From$604
To$1,680
↑ $1,076
2 Bed
From$725
To$1,840
↑ $1,115
3 Bed
From$1,007
To$2,350
↑ $1,343
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.

$6,228
Monthly in Granite City, IL
$7,952
Monthly in Nashville, TN
$1,724
Difference

Home Values

Granite City
Nashville
-
Median Value
$489K
-
YoY Change
↓ -2.1%
-
5-Year Change
↑ +32.1%
-
Price Range
$320K - $1.16M
Calculate payment - Nashville

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
↑ $7.4K
Per year
Monthly Difference
$619
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
4.9%
Rate difference

Granite City, IL

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Illinois State Tax
Effective: 5.0%
$7.4K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 29.6%
$44.4K
Take-Home Pay
$8,797/month
$105.6K

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

Granite City, IL Tax Rates

Sales Tax:8.8%
Property Tax:2.2%

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

Granite City
Nashville
54 Moderate
Air Quality
50 Good
38%
Good Air Days
51.6%
99 High
Climate Risk
97 High
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Top Hazards
🌊🫨🌪
▲+3.0°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.8°F
39 days
Heat Days >95°F
42 days
▲+3.0°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.8°F
39 days
Heat Days >95°F
42 days

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

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