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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

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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 Oklahoma City, OK area
Overall Cost
↑ 18.4%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,379
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$16.6K
Per year

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

Oklahoma City, OK

Population:696K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$197K

Nashville, TN

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

Oklahoma City, OK

The Sooner State

696K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Oklahoma, this city has a population of 696K 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: Oklahoma City, OK vs Nashville, TN

🏠Housing
↑ 37.8%
Oklahoma City, OK
$1,923
Nashville, TN
$2,651
Difference
$728
more
📦Other
↑ 22.1%
Oklahoma City, OK
$1,590
Nashville, TN
$1,942
Difference
$352
more
🏥Healthcare
↑ 10.1%
Oklahoma City, OK
$551
Nashville, TN
$607
Difference
$55.76
more
🛒Groceries
↑ 5.6%
Oklahoma City, OK
$899
Nashville, TN
$949
Difference
$49.96
more
🚗Transportation
↑ 1.1%
Oklahoma City, OK
$1,270
Nashville, TN
$1,284
Difference
$13.66
more
⚡All Utilities
→ 0.0%
Oklahoma City, OK
$519
Nashville, TN
$519
Difference
$0
same

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$960
To$1,600
↑ $640
1 Bed
From$1,040
To$1,680
↑ $640
2 Bed
From$1,270
To$1,840
↑ $570
3 Bed
From$1,710
To$2,350
↑ $640
Oklahoma City, OKZIP-level data

1BR range: $780–$1,530/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.

$6,754
Monthly in Oklahoma City, OK
$7,952
Monthly in Nashville, TN
$1,199
Difference

Home Values

Oklahoma City
Nashville
$197K
Median Value
$489K
↓ -0.3%
YoY Change
↓ -2.1%
↑ +29.5%
5-Year Change
↑ +32.1%
$92K - $623K
Price Range
$320K - $1.16M

Homes in Nashville are 148% more expensive than Oklahoma City

Calculate payment - Oklahoma CityCalculate payment - Nashville

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

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

Oklahoma City, 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

Oklahoma City, OK Tax Rates

Sales Tax:8.9%
Property Tax:0.9%

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

Oklahoma City
Nashville
52 Moderate
Air Quality
50 Good
47%
Good Air Days
51.6%
98 High
Climate Risk
97 High
🌊🌡🌪
Top Hazards
🌊🫨🌪
▲+3.1°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.8°F
67 days
Heat Days >95°F
42 days
▲+3.1°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.8°F
67 days
Heat Days >95°F
42 days

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

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