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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

📍 Mount Pleasant, WI — COL adjusted from Milwaukee, WI area + state data

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You'd spend $1.6K/month more in Nashville, TN

$150.0K in your current city equals $169.1K in Nashville, TN

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI area
Overall Cost
↑ 21.2%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,588
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$19.1K
Per year

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

Mount Pleasant, WI

Population:28K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$219K

Nashville, TN

Population:689K
Cost Index:121
Median Home:$489K

Mount Pleasant, WI

The Badger State

28K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Wisconsin, 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

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

Major Industries

Music IndustryHealthcareTourismFinance

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: Mount Pleasant, WI vs Nashville, TN

🏠Housing
↑ 64.0%
Mount Pleasant, WI
$1,617
Nashville, TN
$2,651
Difference
$1,034
more
📦Other
↑ 29.4%
Mount Pleasant, WI
$1,501
Nashville, TN
$1,942
Difference
$441
more
🏥Healthcare
↓ 12.6%
Mount Pleasant, WI
$695
Nashville, TN
$607
Difference
$87.43
less
🚗Transportation
↓ 2.3%
Mount Pleasant, WI
$1,314
Nashville, TN
$1,284
Difference
$30.19
less
⚡All Utilities
↑ 5.7%
Mount Pleasant, WI
$491
Nashville, TN
$519
Difference
$27.96
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🛒Groceries
↑ 2.4%
Mount Pleasant, WI
$927
Nashville, TN
$949
Difference
$22.17
more

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$635
To$1,600
↑ $965
1 Bed
From$715
To$1,680
↑ $965
2 Bed
From$873
To$1,840
↑ $967
3 Bed
From$1,151
To$2,350
↑ $1,199
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.

$6,545
Monthly in Mount Pleasant, WI
$7,952
Monthly in Nashville, TN
$1,407
Difference

Home Values

Mount Pleasant
Nashville
-
Median Value
$489K
-
YoY Change
↓ -2.1%
-
5-Year Change
↑ +32.1%
-
Price Range
$320K - $1.16M
Calculate payment - Nashville

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
↑ $8.8K
Per year
Monthly Difference
$737
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
5.9%
Rate difference

Mount Pleasant, WI

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Wisconsin State Tax
Effective: 5.9%
$8.8K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 30.6%
$45.9K
Take-Home Pay
$8,678/month
$104.1K

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

Mount Pleasant, WI Tax Rates

Sales Tax:5.6%
Property Tax:1.8%

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

Mount Pleasant
Nashville
43 Good
Air Quality
50 Good
68.6%
Good Air Days
51.6%
98 High
Climate Risk
97 High
🌊🌡🌪
Top Hazards
🌊🫨🌪
▲+3.3°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.8°F
13 days
Heat Days >95°F
42 days
▲+3.3°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.8°F
13 days
Heat Days >95°F
42 days

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

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