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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

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

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You'd save $128/month moving to Indianapolis, IN

$150.0K in your current city equals $148.5K in Indianapolis, IN

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates ยท COL index from area
Overall Cost
โ†“ 1.7%
Less expensive
Monthly Impact
$128
Savings
Annual Impact
$1.5K
Per year

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

Kingsport, TN

Population:57K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$272K

Indianapolis, IN

Population:888K
Cost Index:98
Median Home:$176K

Kingsport, TN

The Volunteer State

57K
Population
State Tax
No Income Tax

Located in Tennessee, this city has a population of 57K residents.

๐Ÿ’ก Advantage: Tennessee has no state income tax!

Indianapolis, IN

The Hoosier State

888K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Indiana, this city has a population of 888K residents.

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: Kingsport, TN vs Indianapolis, IN

๐Ÿ Housing
โ†‘ 2.2%
Kingsport, TN
$1,907
Indianapolis, IN
$1,949
Difference
$41.63
more
๐Ÿ›’Groceries
โ†“ 3.9%
Kingsport, TN
$957
Indianapolis, IN
$919
Difference
$37.35
less
๐Ÿ“ฆOther
โ†‘ 1.6%
Kingsport, TN
$1,565
Indianapolis, IN
$1,590
Difference
$25.31
more
๐ŸฅHealthcare
โ†“ 2.8%
Kingsport, TN
$599
Indianapolis, IN
$582
Difference
$16.95
less
โšกAll Utilities
โ†“ 2.9%
Kingsport, TN
$518
Indianapolis, IN
$503
Difference
$14.98
less
๐Ÿš—Transportation
โ†“ 0.6%
Kingsport, TN
$1,196
Indianapolis, IN
$1,188
Difference
$7.11
less

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Local Income Taxes

Indianapolis, IN: Marion County Income Tax$3,030/yr (2.0%)

Kingsport, TN has no local income tax.

Local taxes are in addition to state income tax. Not all cities levy local income taxes.

๐Ÿ Rent Comparison

Studio
From$575
To$1,030
โ†‘ $455
1 Bed
From$659
To$1,170
โ†‘ $511
2 Bed
From$837
To$1,360
โ†‘ $523
3 Bed
From$1,074
To$1,760
โ†‘ $686
Kingsport, TNZIP-level data

1BR range: $780โ€“$780/mo

Indianapolis, INZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,080โ€“$1,870/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.

$6,742
Monthly in Kingsport, TN
$6,732
Monthly in Indianapolis, IN
$9.46
Difference

Home Values

Kingsport
Indianapolis
$272K
Median Value
$176K
โ†‘ +0.2%
YoY Change
โ†“ -1.1%
โ†‘ +48.1%
5-Year Change
โ†‘ +26.9%
$272K
Price Range
$109K - $340K

Homes in Indianapolis are 35% less expensive than Kingsport

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
โ†“ $4.8K
More taxes
Monthly Difference
$404
Less take-home
Effective Rate Diff
3.2%
Rate difference

Kingsport, 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

Indianapolis, IN

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Indiana State Tax
Effective: 3.2%
$4.8K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 27.9%
$41.9K
Take-Home Pay
$9,012/month
$108.1K

Additional Tax Information

Kingsport, TN Tax Rates

Sales Tax:9.5%
Property Tax:0.7%

Indianapolis, IN Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.0%
Property Tax:0.9%

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

Kingsport
Indianapolis
47 Good
Air Quality
54 Moderate
57.4%
Good Air Days
36.6%
92 Moderate
Climate Risk
97 High
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒช๐Ÿ’จ
Top Hazards
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒก๐ŸŒช
โ–ฒ+2.8ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+3.1ยฐF
30 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
18 days
โ–ฒ+2.8ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+3.1ยฐF
30 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
18 days

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

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