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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

๐Ÿ“ Lorain, OH โ€” ZIP-level rent data ยท COL adjusted from Cleveland, OH area

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You'd spend $2.3K/month more in Nashville, TN

$150.0K in your current city equals $177.2K in Nashville, TN

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates ยท COL index from Cleveland-Elyria, OH area
Overall Cost
โ†‘ 30.2%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$2,268
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$27.2K
Per year

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

Lorain, OH

Population:65K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$131K

Nashville, TN

Population:689K
Cost Index:130
Median Home:$489K

Lorain, OH

The Buckeye State

65K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Ohio, this city has a population of 65K 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: Lorain, OH vs Nashville, TN

๐Ÿ Housing
โ†‘ 83.6%
Lorain, OH
$1,444
Nashville, TN
$2,651
Difference
$1,207
more
๐Ÿ“ฆOther
โ†‘ 29.3%
Lorain, OH
$1,501
Nashville, TN
$1,942
Difference
$440
more
๐ŸฅHealthcare
โ†‘ 17.4%
Lorain, OH
$517
Nashville, TN
$607
Difference
$90.00
more
โšกAll Utilities
โ†‘ 13.8%
Lorain, OH
$456
Nashville, TN
$519
Difference
$62.98
more
๐Ÿš—Transportation
โ†“ 2.5%
Lorain, OH
$1,317
Nashville, TN
$1,284
Difference
$33.35
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๐Ÿ›’Groceries
โ†“ 0.3%
Lorain, OH
$952
Nashville, TN
$949
Difference
$2.58
less

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Local Income Taxes

Lorain, OH: Lorain Municipal Income Tax$3,750/yr (2.5%)

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$672
To$1,600
โ†‘ $928
1 Bed
From$771
To$1,680
โ†‘ $909
2 Bed
From$926
To$1,840
โ†‘ $914
3 Bed
From$1,189
To$2,350
โ†‘ $1,161
Lorain, OHZIP-level data

1BR range: $890โ€“$940/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.

$6,188
Monthly in Lorain, OH
$7,952
Monthly in Nashville, TN
$1,765
Difference

Home Values

Lorain
Nashville
$131K
Median Value
$489K
โ†‘ +2.7%
YoY Change
โ†“ -2.1%
โ†‘ +49.9%
5-Year Change
โ†‘ +32.1%
$119K - $229K
Price Range
$320K - $1.16M

Homes in Nashville are 272% more expensive than Lorain

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

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

Lorain, 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

Lorain, OH Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.2%
Property Tax:1.6%

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

Lorain
Nashville
54 Moderate
Air Quality
50 Good
37.2%
Good Air Days
51.6%
98 High
Climate Risk
97 High
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒก๐ŸŒช
Top Hazards
๐ŸŒŠ๐Ÿซจ๐ŸŒช
โ–ฒ+3.3ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.8ยฐF
11 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
42 days
โ–ฒ+3.3ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.8ยฐF
11 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
42 days

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

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