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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

๐Ÿ“ Kokomo, IN โ€” ZIP-level rent data ยท COL adjusted from Indianapolis, IN area

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You'd spend $1.5K/month more in Nashville, TN

$150.0K in your current city equals $168.5K in Nashville, TN

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates ยท COL index from area
Overall Cost
โ†‘ 20.6%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,544
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$18.5K
Per year

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

Kokomo, IN

Population:60K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$175K

Nashville, TN

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

Kokomo, IN

The Hoosier State

60K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Indiana, this city has a population of 60K 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: Kokomo, IN vs Nashville, TN

๐Ÿ Housing
โ†‘ 53.9%
Kokomo, IN
$1,722
Nashville, TN
$2,651
Difference
$928
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๐Ÿ“ฆOther
โ†‘ 24.4%
Kokomo, IN
$1,561
Nashville, TN
$1,942
Difference
$380
more
๐Ÿš—Transportation
โ†‘ 10.0%
Kokomo, IN
$1,167
Nashville, TN
$1,284
Difference
$117
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๐Ÿ›’Groceries
โ†‘ 4.2%
Kokomo, IN
$911
Nashville, TN
$949
Difference
$38.37
more
๐ŸฅHealthcare
โ†‘ 5.2%
Kokomo, IN
$577
Nashville, TN
$607
Difference
$30.10
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โšกAll Utilities
โ†‘ 4.2%
Kokomo, IN
$498
Nashville, TN
$519
Difference
$20.98
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๐Ÿ›๏ธ Local Income Taxes

Kokomo, IN: Howard County Income Tax$2,250/yr (1.5%)

Nashville, 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$718
To$1,600
โ†‘ $882
1 Bed
From$722
To$1,680
โ†‘ $958
2 Bed
From$914
To$1,840
โ†‘ $926
3 Bed
From$1,127
To$2,350
โ†‘ $1,223
Kokomo, INZIP-level data

1BR range: $830โ€“$900/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.

$6,437
Monthly in Kokomo, IN
$7,952
Monthly in Nashville, TN
$1,516
Difference

Home Values

Kokomo
Nashville
$175K
Median Value
$489K
โ†‘ +5.7%
YoY Change
โ†“ -2.1%
โ†‘ +48.9%
5-Year Change
โ†‘ +32.1%
$156K - $193K
Price Range
$320K - $1.16M

Homes in Nashville are 180% more expensive than Kokomo

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
โ†‘ $4.8K
Per year
Monthly Difference
$404
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
3.2%
Rate difference

Kokomo, 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

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

Kokomo, IN Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.0%
Property Tax:0.9%

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

Kokomo
Nashville
54 Moderate
Air Quality
50 Good
36.6%
Good Air Days
51.6%
97 High
Climate Risk
97 High
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒก๐ŸŒช
Top Hazards
๐ŸŒŠ๐Ÿซจ๐ŸŒช
โ–ฒ+3.1ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.8ยฐF
18 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
42 days
โ–ฒ+3.1ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.8ยฐF
18 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
42 days

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

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