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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

📍 New Iberia, LA — ZIP-level rent data · COL adjusted from Baton Rouge, LA area

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

$150.0K in your current city equals $167.0K in Nashville, TN

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from area
Overall Cost
↑ 18.9%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,416
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$17.0K
Per year

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

New Iberia, LA

Population:27K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$108K

Nashville, TN

Population:689K
Cost Index:119
Median Home:$489K

New Iberia, LA

The Pelican State

27K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Louisiana, this city has a population of 27K 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: New Iberia, LA vs Nashville, TN

🏠Housing
↑ 45.2%
New Iberia, LA
$1,826
Nashville, TN
$2,651
Difference
$825
more
📦Other
↑ 16.0%
New Iberia, LA
$1,674
Nashville, TN
$1,942
Difference
$268
more
🏥Healthcare
↑ 32.1%
New Iberia, LA
$459
Nashville, TN
$607
Difference
$148
more
🚗Transportation
↑ 8.5%
New Iberia, LA
$1,184
Nashville, TN
$1,284
Difference
$100
more
⚡All Utilities
↑ 9.4%
New Iberia, LA
$475
Nashville, TN
$519
Difference
$44.57
more
🛒Groceries
↑ 0.4%
New Iberia, LA
$946
Nashville, TN
$949
Difference
$3.50
more

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$542
To$1,600
↑ $1,058
1 Bed
From$680
To$1,680
↑ $1,000
2 Bed
From$769
To$1,840
↑ $1,071
3 Bed
From$963
To$2,350
↑ $1,387
New Iberia, LAZIP-level data

1BR range: $840–$840/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.

$6,563
Monthly in New Iberia, LA
$7,952
Monthly in Nashville, TN
$1,389
Difference

Home Values

New Iberia
Nashville
$108K
Median Value
$489K
↓ -9.8%
YoY Change
↓ -2.1%
↓ -20.5%
5-Year Change
↑ +32.1%
$108K
Price Range
$320K - $1.16M

Homes in Nashville are 352% more expensive than New Iberia

Calculate payment - New IberiaCalculate payment - Nashville

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
↑ $7.8K
Per year
Monthly Difference
$646
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
5.2%
Rate difference

New Iberia, LA

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Louisiana State Tax
Effective: 5.2%
$7.8K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 29.8%
$44.8K
Take-Home Pay
$8,770/month
$105.2K

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

New Iberia, LA Tax Rates

Sales Tax:9.6%
Property Tax:0.5%

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

New Iberia
Nashville
51 Moderate
Air Quality
50 Good
48.9%
Good Air Days
51.6%
98 High
Climate Risk
97 High
🌊🌀🌡
Top Hazards
🌊🫨🌪
▲+2.2°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.8°F
51 days
Heat Days >95°F
42 days
▲+2.2°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.8°F
51 days
Heat Days >95°F
42 days

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

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