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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

๐Ÿ“ Maryland Heights, MO โ€” ZIP-level rent data ยท COL adjusted from St. Louis, MO area

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You'd spend $1.9K/month more in Nashville, TN

$150.0K in your current city equals $172.4K in Nashville, TN

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates ยท COL index from St. Louis, MO-IL area
Overall Cost
โ†‘ 24.9%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,866
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$22.4K
Per year

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

Maryland Heights, MO

Population:28K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$249K

Nashville, TN

Population:689K
Cost Index:125
Median Home:$489K

Maryland Heights, MO

The Show-Me State

28K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Missouri, 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

  • โ€ขMusic City USA
  • โ€ขCountry music capital
  • โ€ขHealthcare industry hub

Major Industries

Music IndustryHealthcareTourismFinance

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: Maryland Heights, MO vs Nashville, TN

๐Ÿ Housing
โ†‘ 66.0%
Maryland Heights, MO
$1,597
Nashville, TN
$2,651
Difference
$1,054
more
๐Ÿ“ฆOther
โ†‘ 27.5%
Maryland Heights, MO
$1,524
Nashville, TN
$1,942
Difference
$418
more
๐Ÿš—Transportation
โ†‘ 11.4%
Maryland Heights, MO
$1,153
Nashville, TN
$1,284
Difference
$131
more
๐ŸฅHealthcare
โ†‘ 18.4%
Maryland Heights, MO
$513
Nashville, TN
$607
Difference
$94.40
more
๐Ÿ›’Groceries
โ†‘ 2.7%
Maryland Heights, MO
$924
Nashville, TN
$949
Difference
$24.98
more
โšกAll Utilities
โ†“ 0.4%
Maryland Heights, MO
$521
Nashville, TN
$519
Difference
$2.30
less

๐Ÿ Rent Comparison

Studio
From$846
To$1,600
โ†‘ $754
1 Bed
From$878
To$1,680
โ†‘ $802
2 Bed
From$1,080
To$1,840
โ†‘ $760
3 Bed
From$1,386
To$2,350
โ†‘ $964
Maryland Heights, MOZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,090โ€“$1,090/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.

$6,231
Monthly in Maryland Heights, MO
$7,952
Monthly in Nashville, TN
$1,721
Difference

Home Values

Maryland Heights
Nashville
$249K
Median Value
$489K
โ†‘ +2.1%
YoY Change
โ†“ -2.1%
โ†‘ +30.6%
5-Year Change
โ†‘ +32.1%
$249K
Price Range
$320K - $1.16M

Homes in Nashville are 96% more expensive than Maryland Heights

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
โ†‘ $7.9K
Per year
Monthly Difference
$661
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
5.3%
Rate difference

Maryland Heights, MO

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Missouri State Tax
Effective: 5.3%
$7.9K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 30.0%
$44.9K
Take-Home Pay
$8,755/month
$105.1K

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

Maryland Heights, MO Tax Rates

Sales Tax:8.2%
Property Tax:1.0%

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

Maryland Heights
Nashville
54 Moderate
Air Quality
50 Good
38%
Good Air Days
51.6%
99 High
Climate Risk
97 High
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒก๐Ÿซจ
Top Hazards
๐ŸŒŠ๐Ÿซจ๐ŸŒช
โ–ฒ+3.0ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.8ยฐF
39 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
42 days
โ–ฒ+3.0ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.8ยฐF
39 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
42 days

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

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