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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

๐Ÿ“ Terre Haute, IN โ€” ZIP-level rent data ยท COL adjusted from Indianapolis, IN area

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You'd spend $1.3K/month more in Nashville, TN

$150.0K in your current city equals $166.1K in Nashville, TN

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates ยท COL index from area
Overall Cost
โ†‘ 17.8%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,338
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$16.1K
Per year

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

Terre Haute, IN

Population:59K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$134K

Nashville, TN

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

Terre Haute, IN

The Hoosier State

59K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Indiana, this city has a population of 59K residents.

Nashville, TN

The Volunteer State

689K
Population
State Tax
No Income Tax
Climate
Humid subtropical

Notable Facts

  • โ€ขMusic City USA
  • โ€ขCountry music capital
  • โ€ขHealthcare industry hub

Major Industries

Music IndustryHealthcareTourismFinance

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: Terre Haute, IN vs Nashville, TN

๐Ÿ Housing
โ†‘ 35.4%
Terre Haute, IN
$1,958
Nashville, TN
$2,651
Difference
$693
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๐Ÿ“ฆOther
โ†‘ 21.5%
Terre Haute, IN
$1,598
Nashville, TN
$1,942
Difference
$344
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๐Ÿš—Transportation
โ†‘ 7.5%
Terre Haute, IN
$1,194
Nashville, TN
$1,284
Difference
$90.08
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๐Ÿ›’Groceries
โ†‘ 3.0%
Terre Haute, IN
$921
Nashville, TN
$949
Difference
$27.84
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๐ŸฅHealthcare
โ†‘ 4.0%
Terre Haute, IN
$584
Nashville, TN
$607
Difference
$23.43
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โšกAll Utilities
โ†‘ 3.0%
Terre Haute, IN
$504
Nashville, TN
$519
Difference
$15.22
more

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Local Income Taxes

Terre Haute, IN: Vigo County Income Tax$2,550/yr (1.7%)

Nashville, TN has no local income tax.

Local taxes are in addition to state income tax. Not all cities levy local income taxes.

๐Ÿ Rent Comparison

Studio
From$894
To$1,600
โ†‘ $706
1 Bed
From$894
To$1,680
โ†‘ $786
2 Bed
From$1,135
To$1,840
โ†‘ $705
3 Bed
From$1,356
To$2,350
โ†‘ $994
Terre Haute, INZIP-level data

1BR range: $880โ€“$910/mo

Nashville, TNZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,320โ€“$2,230/mo

๐Ÿ’ก 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.

$6,759
Monthly in Terre Haute, IN
$7,952
Monthly in Nashville, TN
$1,193
Difference

Home Values

Terre Haute
Nashville
$134K
Median Value
$489K
โ†“ -1.7%
YoY Change
โ†“ -2.1%
โ†‘ +33.1%
5-Year Change
โ†‘ +32.1%
$71K - $187K
Price Range
$320K - $1.16M

Homes in Nashville are 264% more expensive than Terre Haute

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
โ†‘ $4.8K
Per year
Monthly Difference
$404
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
3.2%
Rate difference

Terre Haute, IN

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Indiana State Tax
Effective: 3.2%
$4.8K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 27.9%
$41.9K
Take-Home Pay
$9,012/month
$108.1K

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

Terre Haute, IN Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.0%
Property Tax:0.9%

Nashville, TN Tax Rates

Sales Tax:9.5%
Property Tax:0.7%

๐Ÿ’ก 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

Terre Haute
Nashville
54 Moderate
Air Quality
50 Good
36.6%
Good Air Days
51.6%
97 High
Climate Risk
97 High
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒก๐ŸŒช
Top Hazards
๐ŸŒŠ๐Ÿซจ๐ŸŒช
โ–ฒ+3.1ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.8ยฐF
18 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
42 days
โ–ฒ+3.1ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.8ยฐF
18 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
42 days

๐Ÿ’ฐ See how taxes change too โ€” compare take-home pay between Indiana and Tennessee on TaxTakeHome.com

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