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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

๐Ÿ“ Mission Bend, TX โ€” COL adjusted from Houston, TX area + state data

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

$150.0K in your current city equals $165.5K in Nashville, TN

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates ยท COL index from area
Overall Cost
โ†‘ 17.3%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,295
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$15.5K
Per year

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

Mission Bend, TX

Population:37K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$245K

Nashville, TN

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

Mission Bend, TX

The Lone Star State

37K
Population
State Tax
No Income Tax

Located in Texas, this city has a population of 37K residents.

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

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: Mission Bend, TX vs Nashville, TN

๐Ÿ Housing
โ†‘ 47.7%
Mission Bend, TX
$1,795
Nashville, TN
$2,651
Difference
$856
more
๐Ÿ“ฆOther
โ†‘ 20.7%
Mission Bend, TX
$1,609
Nashville, TN
$1,942
Difference
$333
more
๐Ÿ›’Groceries
โ†‘ 9.2%
Mission Bend, TX
$869
Nashville, TN
$949
Difference
$79.84
more
๐ŸฅHealthcare
โ†‘ 13.3%
Mission Bend, TX
$536
Nashville, TN
$607
Difference
$71.05
more
๐Ÿš—Transportation
โ†“ 2.7%
Mission Bend, TX
$1,319
Nashville, TN
$1,284
Difference
$35.18
less
โšกAll Utilities
โ†“ 1.5%
Mission Bend, TX
$527
Nashville, TN
$519
Difference
$7.95
less

๐Ÿ Rent Comparison

Studio
From$735
To$1,600
โ†‘ $865
1 Bed
From$851
To$1,680
โ†‘ $829
2 Bed
From$1,044
To$1,840
โ†‘ $796
3 Bed
From$1,431
To$2,350
โ†‘ $919
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.

$6,656
Monthly in Mission Bend, TX
$7,952
Monthly in Nashville, TN
$1,297
Difference

Home Values

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

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
โ†’ $0
Same taxes
Monthly Difference
$0
Same take-home
Effective Rate Diff
0.0%
Rate difference

Mission Bend, TX

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Texas 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

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

Mission Bend, TX Tax Rates

Sales Tax:8.2%
Property Tax:1.8%

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

Mission Bend
Nashville
61 Moderate
Air Quality
50 Good
13.7%
Good Air Days
51.6%
100 Very High
Climate Risk
97 High
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Top Hazards
๐ŸŒŠ๐Ÿซจ๐ŸŒช
โ–ฒ+2.2ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.8ยฐF
64 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
42 days
โ–ฒ+2.2ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.8ยฐF
64 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
42 days

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

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