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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

๐Ÿ“ Mishawaka, IN โ€” ZIP-level rent data ยท COL adjusted from Fort Wayne, IN area

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You'd spend $1.3K/month more in Nashville, TN

$150.0K in your current city equals $165.3K in Nashville, TN

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates ยท COL index from area
Overall Cost
โ†‘ 17.0%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,272
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$15.3K
Per year

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

Mishawaka, IN

Population:51K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$198K

Nashville, TN

Population:689K
Cost Index:117
Median Home:$489K

Mishawaka, IN

The Hoosier State

51K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Indiana, this city has a population of 51K 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: Mishawaka, IN vs Nashville, TN

๐Ÿ Housing
โ†‘ 37.3%
Mishawaka, IN
$1,930
Nashville, TN
$2,651
Difference
$721
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๐Ÿ“ฆOther
โ†‘ 22.8%
Mishawaka, IN
$1,581
Nashville, TN
$1,942
Difference
$361
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๐Ÿš—Transportation
โ†‘ 1.8%
Mishawaka, IN
$1,261
Nashville, TN
$1,284
Difference
$23.14
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๐ŸฅHealthcare
โ†‘ 1.2%
Mishawaka, IN
$600
Nashville, TN
$607
Difference
$7.29
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๐Ÿ›’Groceries
โ†‘ 0.2%
Mishawaka, IN
$947
Nashville, TN
$949
Difference
$2.36
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โšกAll Utilities
โ†‘ 0.2%
Mishawaka, IN
$518
Nashville, TN
$519
Difference
$1.29
more

๐Ÿ Rent Comparison

Studio
From$955
To$1,600
โ†‘ $645
1 Bed
From$1,183
To$1,680
โ†‘ $497
2 Bed
From$1,379
To$1,840
โ†‘ $461
3 Bed
From$1,671
To$2,350
โ†‘ $679
Mishawaka, INZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,090โ€“$1,140/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.

$6,836
Monthly in Mishawaka, IN
$7,952
Monthly in Nashville, TN
$1,116
Difference

Home Values

Mishawaka
Nashville
$198K
Median Value
$489K
โ†‘ +2.4%
YoY Change
โ†“ -2.1%
โ†‘ +41.5%
5-Year Change
โ†‘ +32.1%
$194K - $201K
Price Range
$320K - $1.16M

Homes in Nashville are 147% more expensive than Mishawaka

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

Mishawaka, 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

Mishawaka, 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

Mishawaka
Nashville
45 Good
Air Quality
50 Good
62.6%
Good Air Days
51.6%
91 Moderate
Climate Risk
97 High
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒช๐Ÿ’จ
Top Hazards
๐ŸŒŠ๐Ÿซจ๐ŸŒช
โ–ฒ+3.1ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.8ยฐF
17 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
42 days
โ–ฒ+3.1ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.8ยฐF
17 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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