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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

📍 Pine Bluff, AR — ZIP-level rent data · COL adjusted from Memphis, TN area

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You'd spend $2.6K/month more in Nashville, TN

$150.0K in your current city equals $180.6K in Nashville, TN

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from area
Overall Cost
↑ 34.0%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$2,550
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$30.6K
Per year

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

Pine Bluff, AR

Population:39K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$94K

Nashville, TN

Population:689K
Cost Index:134
Median Home:$489K

Pine Bluff, AR

The Natural State

39K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Arkansas, this city has a population of 39K 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: Pine Bluff, AR vs Nashville, TN

🏠Housing
↑ 78.6%
Pine Bluff, AR
$1,484
Nashville, TN
$2,651
Difference
$1,167
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📦Other
↑ 29.8%
Pine Bluff, AR
$1,496
Nashville, TN
$1,942
Difference
$446
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🚗Transportation
↑ 15.6%
Pine Bluff, AR
$1,111
Nashville, TN
$1,284
Difference
$173
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🏥Healthcare
↑ 22.0%
Pine Bluff, AR
$498
Nashville, TN
$607
Difference
$109
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🛒Groceries
↑ 6.9%
Pine Bluff, AR
$888
Nashville, TN
$949
Difference
$61.29
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⚡All Utilities
↑ 3.6%
Pine Bluff, AR
$501
Nashville, TN
$519
Difference
$18.02
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🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$539
To$1,600
↑ $1,061
1 Bed
From$570
To$1,680
↑ $1,110
2 Bed
From$729
To$1,840
↑ $1,111
3 Bed
From$950
To$2,350
↑ $1,400
Pine Bluff, ARZIP-level data

1BR range: $750–$750/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.

$5,978
Monthly in Pine Bluff, AR
$7,952
Monthly in Nashville, TN
$1,974
Difference

Home Values

Pine Bluff
Nashville
$94K
Median Value
$489K
↓ -1.3%
YoY Change
↓ -2.1%
↑ +17.5%
5-Year Change
↑ +32.1%
$94K
Price Range
$320K - $1.16M

Homes in Nashville are 420% more expensive than Pine Bluff

Calculate payment - Pine BluffCalculate payment - Nashville

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
↑ $9.0K
Per year
Monthly Difference
$752
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
6.0%
Rate difference

Pine Bluff, AR

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Arkansas State Tax
Effective: 6.0%
$9.0K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 30.7%
$46.0K
Take-Home Pay
$8,664/month
$104.0K

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

Pine Bluff, AR Tax Rates

Sales Tax:9.4%
Property Tax:0.6%

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

Pine Bluff
Nashville
55 Moderate
Air Quality
50 Good
34.4%
Good Air Days
51.6%
99 High
Climate Risk
97 High
🌊🌡🫨
Top Hazards
🌊🫨🌪
▲+2.8°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.8°F
54 days
Heat Days >95°F
42 days
▲+2.8°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.8°F
54 days
Heat Days >95°F
42 days

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

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