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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

📍 Henderson, KY — ZIP-level rent data · COL adjusted from Louisville, KY area

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You'd spend $1.6K/month more in Nashville, TN

$150.0K in your current city equals $169.1K in Nashville, TN

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from area
Overall Cost
↑ 21.2%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,588
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$19.1K
Per year

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

Henderson, KY

Population:28K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$190K

Nashville, TN

Population:689K
Cost Index:121
Median Home:$489K

Henderson, KY

The Bluegrass State

28K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Kentucky, 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: Henderson, KY vs Nashville, TN

🏠Housing
↑ 46.3%
Henderson, KY
$1,811
Nashville, TN
$2,651
Difference
$839
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📦Other
↑ 29.3%
Henderson, KY
$1,502
Nashville, TN
$1,942
Difference
$440
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⚡All Utilities
↑ 15.0%
Henderson, KY
$451
Nashville, TN
$519
Difference
$67.72
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🏥Healthcare
↑ 10.8%
Henderson, KY
$548
Nashville, TN
$607
Difference
$59.25
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🚗Transportation
↑ 3.7%
Henderson, KY
$1,239
Nashville, TN
$1,284
Difference
$45.52
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🛒Groceries
↑ 1.8%
Henderson, KY
$932
Nashville, TN
$949
Difference
$17.03
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🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$578
To$1,600
↑ $1,022
1 Bed
From$626
To$1,680
↑ $1,054
2 Bed
From$763
To$1,840
↑ $1,077
3 Bed
From$995
To$2,350
↑ $1,355
Henderson, KYZIP-level data

1BR range: $780–$780/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.

$6,483
Monthly in Henderson, KY
$7,952
Monthly in Nashville, TN
$1,469
Difference

Home Values

Henderson
Nashville
$190K
Median Value
$489K
↑ +0.4%
YoY Change
↓ -2.1%
↑ +35.1%
5-Year Change
↑ +32.1%
$190K
Price Range
$320K - $1.16M

Homes in Nashville are 157% more expensive than Henderson

Calculate payment - HendersonCalculate payment - Nashville

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
↑ $7.5K
Per year
Monthly Difference
$625
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
5.0%
Rate difference

Henderson, KY

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Kentucky State Tax
Effective: 5.0%
$7.5K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 29.7%
$44.5K
Take-Home Pay
$8,791/month
$105.5K

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

Henderson, KY Tax Rates

Sales Tax:6.0%
Property Tax:0.9%

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

Henderson
Nashville
50 Good
Air Quality
50 Good
50.8%
Good Air Days
51.6%
98 High
Climate Risk
97 High
🌊🌡🌪
Top Hazards
🌊🫨🌪
▲+2.9°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.8°F
37 days
Heat Days >95°F
42 days
▲+2.9°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.8°F
37 days
Heat Days >95°F
42 days

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

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