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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

📍 Shawnee, OK — ZIP-level rent data · COL adjusted from Oklahoma City, OK area

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You'd spend $2.0K/month more in Nashville, TN

$150.0K in your current city equals $174.1K in Nashville, TN

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from Oklahoma City, OK area
Overall Cost
↑ 26.8%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$2,012
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$24.1K
Per year

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

Shawnee, OK

Population:32K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$129K

Nashville, TN

Population:689K
Cost Index:127
Median Home:$489K

Shawnee, OK

The Sooner State

32K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Oklahoma, this city has a population of 32K 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: Shawnee, OK vs Nashville, TN

🏠Housing
↑ 64.1%
Shawnee, OK
$1,616
Nashville, TN
$2,651
Difference
$1,035
more
📦Other
↑ 30.8%
Shawnee, OK
$1,485
Nashville, TN
$1,942
Difference
$457
more
🚗Transportation
↑ 8.3%
Shawnee, OK
$1,186
Nashville, TN
$1,284
Difference
$98.12
more
🛒Groceries
↑ 9.2%
Shawnee, OK
$869
Nashville, TN
$949
Difference
$80.37
more
🏥Healthcare
↑ 14.0%
Shawnee, OK
$533
Nashville, TN
$607
Difference
$74.41
more
⚡All Utilities
↑ 3.5%
Shawnee, OK
$502
Nashville, TN
$519
Difference
$17.55
more

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$563
To$1,600
↑ $1,037
1 Bed
From$595
To$1,680
↑ $1,085
2 Bed
From$778
To$1,840
↑ $1,062
3 Bed
From$1,039
To$2,350
↑ $1,311
Shawnee, OKZIP-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.

$6,189
Monthly in Shawnee, OK
$7,952
Monthly in Nashville, TN
$1,763
Difference

Home Values

Shawnee
Nashville
$129K
Median Value
$489K
↑ +2.3%
YoY Change
↓ -2.1%
↑ +42.2%
5-Year Change
↑ +32.1%
$129K
Price Range
$320K - $1.16M

Homes in Nashville are 278% more expensive than Shawnee

Calculate payment - ShawneeCalculate 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

Shawnee, 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

Shawnee, 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

Shawnee
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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