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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

📍 Moorhead, MN — ZIP-level rent data · COL adjusted from Minneapolis, MN area

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You'd spend $1.4K/month more in Nashville, TN

$150.0K in your current city equals $166.6K in Nashville, TN

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from area
Overall Cost
↑ 18.5%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,385
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$16.6K
Per year

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

Moorhead, MN

Population:45K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$275K

Nashville, TN

Population:689K
Cost Index:118
Median Home:$489K

Moorhead, MN

The North Star State

45K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Minnesota, this city has a population of 45K residents.

Nashville, TN

The Volunteer State

689K
Population
State Tax
No Income Tax
Climate
Humid subtropical

Notable Facts

  • •Music City USA
  • •Country music capital
  • •Healthcare industry hub

Major Industries

Music IndustryHealthcareTourismFinance

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: Moorhead, MN vs Nashville, TN

🏠Housing
↑ 30.3%
Moorhead, MN
$2,034
Nashville, TN
$2,651
Difference
$617
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📦Other
↑ 35.9%
Moorhead, MN
$1,429
Nashville, TN
$1,942
Difference
$513
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🚗Transportation
↑ 15.6%
Moorhead, MN
$1,111
Nashville, TN
$1,284
Difference
$173
more
🏥Healthcare
↓ 10.5%
Moorhead, MN
$678
Nashville, TN
$607
Difference
$71.04
less
⚡All Utilities
↑ 13.8%
Moorhead, MN
$456
Nashville, TN
$519
Difference
$63.14
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🛒Groceries
↑ 2.8%
Moorhead, MN
$923
Nashville, TN
$949
Difference
$25.80
more

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$554
To$1,600
↑ $1,046
1 Bed
From$664
To$1,680
↑ $1,016
2 Bed
From$801
To$1,840
↑ $1,039
3 Bed
From$1,115
To$2,350
↑ $1,235
Moorhead, MNZIP-level data

1BR range: $970–$970/mo

Nashville, TNZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,320–$2,230/mo

💡 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.

$6,631
Monthly in Moorhead, MN
$7,952
Monthly in Nashville, TN
$1,322
Difference

Home Values

Moorhead
Nashville
$275K
Median Value
$489K
↑ +2.8%
YoY Change
↓ -2.1%
↑ +25.5%
5-Year Change
↑ +32.1%
$275K
Price Range
$320K - $1.16M

Homes in Nashville are 78% more expensive than Moorhead

Calculate payment - MoorheadCalculate payment - Nashville

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
↑ $10.4K
Per year
Monthly Difference
$869
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
7.0%
Rate difference

Moorhead, MN

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Minnesota State Tax
Effective: 7.0%
$10.4K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 31.6%
$47.4K
Take-Home Pay
$8,546/month
$102.6K

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

Moorhead, MN Tax Rates

Sales Tax:8.0%
Property Tax:1.1%

Nashville, TN Tax Rates

Sales Tax:9.5%
Property Tax:0.7%

💡 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

Moorhead
Nashville
42 Good
Air Quality
50 Good
66.4%
Good Air Days
51.6%
98 High
Climate Risk
97 High
🌊🌡🌪
Top Hazards
🌊🫨🌪
▲+3.6°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.8°F
14 days
Heat Days >95°F
42 days
▲+3.6°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.8°F
14 days
Heat Days >95°F
42 days

💰 See how taxes change too — compare take-home pay between Minnesota and Tennessee on TaxTakeHome.com

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