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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

๐Ÿ“ High Point, NC โ€” ZIP-level rent data ยท COL adjusted from Winston-Salem, NC area

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

$150.0K in your current city equals $165.9K in Nashville, TN

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates ยท COL index from area
Overall Cost
โ†‘ 17.7%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,325
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$15.9K
Per year

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

High Point, NC

Population:117K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$206K

Nashville, TN

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

High Point, NC

The Tar Heel State

117K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in North Carolina, this city has a population of 117K 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: High Point, NC vs Nashville, TN

๐Ÿ Housing
โ†‘ 40.5%
High Point, NC
$1,886
Nashville, TN
$2,651
Difference
$764
more
๐Ÿ“ฆOther
โ†‘ 25.5%
High Point, NC
$1,548
Nashville, TN
$1,942
Difference
$394
more
๐Ÿš—Transportation
โ†‘ 8.6%
High Point, NC
$1,182
Nashville, TN
$1,284
Difference
$102
more
๐ŸฅHealthcare
โ†‘ 1.9%
High Point, NC
$596
Nashville, TN
$607
Difference
$11.16
more
โšกAll Utilities
โ†‘ 0.8%
High Point, NC
$515
Nashville, TN
$519
Difference
$4.29
more
๐Ÿ›’Groceries
โ†“ 0.2%
High Point, NC
$951
Nashville, TN
$949
Difference
$2.06
less

๐Ÿ Rent Comparison

Studio
From$945
To$1,600
โ†‘ $655
1 Bed
From$986
To$1,680
โ†‘ $694
2 Bed
From$1,087
To$1,840
โ†‘ $753
3 Bed
From$1,396
To$2,350
โ†‘ $954
High Point, NCZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,080โ€“$1,400/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.

$6,678
Monthly in High Point, NC
$7,952
Monthly in Nashville, TN
$1,274
Difference

Home Values

High Point
Nashville
$206K
Median Value
$489K
โ†‘ +0.2%
YoY Change
โ†“ -2.1%
โ†‘ +34.5%
5-Year Change
โ†‘ +32.1%
$134K - $296K
Price Range
$320K - $1.16M

Homes in Nashville are 138% more expensive than High Point

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
โ†‘ $7.1K
Per year
Monthly Difference
$594
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
4.7%
Rate difference

High Point, NC

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
North Carolina State Tax
Effective: 4.8%
$7.1K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 29.4%
$44.1K
Take-Home Pay
$8,822/month
$105.9K

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

High Point, NC Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.1%
Property Tax:0.8%

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

High Point
Nashville
47 Good
Air Quality
50 Good
57.4%
Good Air Days
51.6%
92 Moderate
Climate Risk
97 High
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒช๐Ÿ’จ
Top Hazards
๐ŸŒŠ๐Ÿซจ๐ŸŒช
โ–ฒ+2.8ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.8ยฐF
30 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
42 days
โ–ฒ+2.8ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.8ยฐF
30 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
42 days

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

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