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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

๐Ÿ“ Muskogee, OK โ€” ZIP-level rent data ยท COL adjusted from Tulsa, OK area

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

$150.0K in your current city equals $172.3K in Nashville, TN

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates ยท COL index from area
Overall Cost
โ†‘ 24.8%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,860
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$22.3K
Per year

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

Muskogee, OK

Population:37K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$134K

Nashville, TN

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

Muskogee, OK

The Sooner State

37K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Oklahoma, this city has a population of 37K 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: Muskogee, OK vs Nashville, TN

๐Ÿ Housing
โ†‘ 63.7%
Muskogee, OK
$1,620
Nashville, TN
$2,651
Difference
$1,031
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๐Ÿ“ฆOther
โ†‘ 22.3%
Muskogee, OK
$1,588
Nashville, TN
$1,942
Difference
$354
more
๐Ÿš—Transportation
โ†‘ 8.9%
Muskogee, OK
$1,179
Nashville, TN
$1,284
Difference
$105
more
๐ŸฅHealthcare
โ†‘ 18.4%
Muskogee, OK
$513
Nashville, TN
$607
Difference
$94.24
more
๐Ÿ›’Groceries
โ†‘ 7.2%
Muskogee, OK
$886
Nashville, TN
$949
Difference
$63.62
more
โšกAll Utilities
โ†‘ 9.6%
Muskogee, OK
$474
Nashville, TN
$519
Difference
$45.43
more

๐Ÿ Rent Comparison

Studio
From$605
To$1,600
โ†‘ $995
1 Bed
From$609
To$1,680
โ†‘ $1,071
2 Bed
From$798
To$1,840
โ†‘ $1,042
3 Bed
From$1,004
To$2,350
โ†‘ $1,346
Muskogee, OKZIP-level data

1BR range: $740โ€“$770/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.

$6,259
Monthly in Muskogee, OK
$7,952
Monthly in Nashville, TN
$1,693
Difference

Home Values

Muskogee
Nashville
$134K
Median Value
$489K
โ†“ -3.9%
YoY Change
โ†“ -2.1%
โ†‘ +34%
5-Year Change
โ†‘ +32.1%
$115K - $152K
Price Range
$320K - $1.16M

Homes in Nashville are 265% more expensive than Muskogee

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
โ†‘ $7.3K
Per year
Monthly Difference
$607
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
4.9%
Rate difference

Muskogee, OK

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Oklahoma State Tax
Effective: 4.9%
$7.3K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 29.5%
$44.3K
Take-Home Pay
$8,809/month
$105.7K

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

Muskogee, OK Tax Rates

Sales Tax:8.9%
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

Muskogee
Nashville
51 Moderate
Air Quality
50 Good
48.4%
Good Air Days
51.6%
98 High
Climate Risk
97 High
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒก๐ŸŒช
Top Hazards
๐ŸŒŠ๐Ÿซจ๐ŸŒช
โ–ฒ+3.0ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.8ยฐF
61 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
42 days
โ–ฒ+3.0ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.8ยฐF
61 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
42 days

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

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