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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

📍 Kent, OH — ZIP-level rent data · COL adjusted from Cleveland, OH area

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You'd spend $2.4K/month more in Nashville, TN

$150.0K in your current city equals $178.9K in Nashville, TN

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from Cleveland-Elyria, OH area
Overall Cost
↑ 32.1%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$2,407
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$28.9K
Per year

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

Kent, OH

Population:28K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$233K

Nashville, TN

Population:689K
Cost Index:132
Median Home:$489K

Kent, OH

The Buckeye State

28K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Ohio, 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: Kent, OH vs Nashville, TN

🏠Housing
↑ 86.2%
Kent, OH
$1,423
Nashville, TN
$2,651
Difference
$1,227
more
📦Other
↑ 31.2%
Kent, OH
$1,480
Nashville, TN
$1,942
Difference
$461
more
🏥Healthcare
↑ 18.2%
Kent, OH
$514
Nashville, TN
$607
Difference
$93.63
more
⚡All Utilities
↑ 14.6%
Kent, OH
$453
Nashville, TN
$519
Difference
$66.18
more
🚗Transportation
↓ 1.1%
Kent, OH
$1,299
Nashville, TN
$1,284
Difference
$14.92
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🛒Groceries
↑ 0.4%
Kent, OH
$945
Nashville, TN
$949
Difference
$4.10
more

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$736
To$1,600
↑ $864
1 Bed
From$800
To$1,680
↑ $880
2 Bed
From$1,035
To$1,840
↑ $805
3 Bed
From$1,261
To$2,350
↑ $1,089
Kent, OHZIP-level data

1BR range: $990–$990/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.

$6,114
Monthly in Kent, OH
$7,952
Monthly in Nashville, TN
$1,838
Difference

Home Values

Kent
Nashville
$233K
Median Value
$489K
↑ +4.2%
YoY Change
↓ -2.1%
↑ +38.3%
5-Year Change
↑ +32.1%
$233K
Price Range
$320K - $1.16M

Homes in Nashville are 110% more expensive than Kent

Calculate payment - KentCalculate payment - Nashville

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
↑ $4.4K
Per year
Monthly Difference
$369
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
3.0%
Rate difference

Kent, OH

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Ohio State Tax
Effective: 3.0%
$4.4K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 27.6%
$41.4K
Take-Home Pay
$9,047/month
$108.6K

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

Kent, OH Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.2%
Property Tax:1.6%

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

Kent
Nashville
54 Moderate
Air Quality
50 Good
37.2%
Good Air Days
51.6%
98 High
Climate Risk
97 High
🌊🌡🌪
Top Hazards
🌊🫨🌪
▲+3.3°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.8°F
11 days
Heat Days >95°F
42 days
▲+3.3°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.8°F
11 days
Heat Days >95°F
42 days

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

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