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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

📍 Hazleton, PA — COL adjusted from Philadelphia, PA area + state data

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

$150.0K in your current city equals $165.8K in Nashville, TN

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from area
Overall Cost
↑ 17.5%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,314
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$15.8K
Per year

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

Hazleton, PA

Population:30K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$241K

Nashville, TN

Population:689K
Cost Index:118
Median Home:$489K

Hazleton, PA

The Keystone State

30K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Pennsylvania, this city has a population of 30K 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: Hazleton, PA vs Nashville, TN

🏠Housing
↑ 47.0%
Hazleton, PA
$1,803
Nashville, TN
$2,651
Difference
$848
more
📦Other
↑ 26.4%
Hazleton, PA
$1,537
Nashville, TN
$1,942
Difference
$405
more
🛒Groceries
↓ 7.6%
Hazleton, PA
$1,028
Nashville, TN
$949
Difference
$78.27
less
🚗Transportation
↑ 4.4%
Hazleton, PA
$1,230
Nashville, TN
$1,284
Difference
$53.71
more
⚡All Utilities
↓ 8.0%
Hazleton, PA
$564
Nashville, TN
$519
Difference
$45.34
less
🏥Healthcare
↑ 7.5%
Hazleton, PA
$565
Nashville, TN
$607
Difference
$42.13
more

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$773
To$1,600
↑ $827
1 Bed
From$883
To$1,680
↑ $797
2 Bed
From$1,104
To$1,840
↑ $736
3 Bed
From$1,472
To$2,350
↑ $878
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.

$6,727
Monthly in Hazleton, PA
$7,952
Monthly in Nashville, TN
$1,225
Difference

Home Values

Hazleton
Nashville
-
Median Value
$489K
-
YoY Change
↓ -2.1%
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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
↑ $4.6K
Per year
Monthly Difference
$384
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
3.1%
Rate difference

Hazleton, PA

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Pennsylvania State Tax
Effective: 3.1%
$4.6K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 27.7%
$41.6K
Take-Home Pay
$9,032/month
$108.4K

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

Hazleton, PA Tax Rates

Sales Tax:6.5%
Property Tax:1.4%

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

Hazleton
Nashville
52 Moderate
Air Quality
50 Good
47.3%
Good Air Days
51.6%
100 Very High
Climate Risk
97 High
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Top Hazards
🌊🫨🌪
▲+2.9°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.8°F
22 days
Heat Days >95°F
42 days
▲+2.9°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.8°F
22 days
Heat Days >95°F
42 days

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

Where your money goes further

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1.Indianapolis, IN
Save $55.07/mo
2.St. Louis, MO
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