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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

📍 Northport, AL — ZIP-level rent data · COL adjusted from Birmingham, AL area

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

$150.0K in your current city equals $167.1K in Nashville, TN

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from area
Overall Cost
↑ 19.0%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,426
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$17.1K
Per year

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

Northport, AL

Population:31K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$186K

Nashville, TN

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

Northport, AL

The Heart of Dixie

31K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Alabama, this city has a population of 31K 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: Northport, AL vs Nashville, TN

🏠Housing
↑ 54.0%
Northport, AL
$1,722
Nashville, TN
$2,651
Difference
$929
more
📦Other
↑ 24.1%
Northport, AL
$1,565
Nashville, TN
$1,942
Difference
$377
more
🏥Healthcare
↑ 18.4%
Northport, AL
$513
Nashville, TN
$607
Difference
$94.29
more
🚗Transportation
↑ 7.4%
Northport, AL
$1,196
Nashville, TN
$1,284
Difference
$88.27
more
⚡All Utilities
↓ 3.8%
Northport, AL
$540
Nashville, TN
$519
Difference
$20.43
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🛒Groceries
↓ 0.8%
Northport, AL
$957
Nashville, TN
$949
Difference
$7.47
less

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$786
To$1,600
↑ $814
1 Bed
From$795
To$1,680
↑ $885
2 Bed
From$955
To$1,840
↑ $885
3 Bed
From$1,218
To$2,350
↑ $1,132
Northport, ALZIP-level data

1BR range: $940–$940/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.

$6,492
Monthly in Northport, AL
$7,952
Monthly in Nashville, TN
$1,460
Difference

Home Values

Northport
Nashville
$186K
Median Value
$489K
↓ -4.5%
YoY Change
↓ -2.1%
↑ +14.4%
5-Year Change
↑ +32.1%
$186K
Price Range
$320K - $1.16M

Homes in Nashville are 163% more expensive than Northport

Calculate payment - NorthportCalculate payment - Nashville

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
↑ $7.5K
Per year
Monthly Difference
$622
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
5.0%
Rate difference

Northport, AL

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Alabama State Tax
Effective: 5.0%
$7.5K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 29.6%
$44.5K
Take-Home Pay
$8,794/month
$105.5K

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

Northport, AL Tax Rates

Sales Tax:9.1%
Property Tax:0.4%

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

Northport
Nashville
57 Moderate
Air Quality
50 Good
26%
Good Air Days
51.6%
98 High
Climate Risk
97 High
🌊🌡🌪
Top Hazards
🌊🫨🌪
▲+2.5°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.8°F
41 days
Heat Days >95°F
42 days
▲+2.5°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.8°F
41 days
Heat Days >95°F
42 days

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

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