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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

๐Ÿ“ Wichita Falls, TX โ€” ZIP-level rent data ยท COL adjusted from Fort Worth, TX area

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You'd spend $1.2K/month more in Nashville, TN

$150.0K in your current city equals $164.3K in Nashville, TN

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates ยท COL index from area
Overall Cost
โ†‘ 15.9%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,194
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$14.3K
Per year

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

Wichita Falls, TX

Population:103K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$180K

Nashville, TN

Population:689K
Cost Index:116
Median Home:$489K

Wichita Falls, TX

The Lone Star State

103K
Population
State Tax
No Income Tax

Located in Texas, this city has a population of 103K residents.

๐Ÿ’ก Advantage: Texas has no state income tax!

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: Wichita Falls, TX vs Nashville, TN

๐Ÿ Housing
โ†‘ 40.9%
Wichita Falls, TX
$1,881
Nashville, TN
$2,651
Difference
$769
more
๐Ÿ“ฆOther
โ†‘ 20.4%
Wichita Falls, TX
$1,613
Nashville, TN
$1,942
Difference
$329
more
๐Ÿš—Transportation
โ†‘ 6.9%
Wichita Falls, TX
$1,201
Nashville, TN
$1,284
Difference
$83.06
more
๐Ÿ›’Groceries
โ†‘ 6.8%
Wichita Falls, TX
$889
Nashville, TN
$949
Difference
$60.21
more
๐ŸฅHealthcare
โ†‘ 3.4%
Wichita Falls, TX
$587
Nashville, TN
$607
Difference
$19.97
more
โšกAll Utilities
โ†“ 1.8%
Wichita Falls, TX
$528
Nashville, TN
$519
Difference
$9.35
less

๐Ÿ Rent Comparison

Studio
From$652
To$1,600
โ†‘ $948
1 Bed
From$723
To$1,680
โ†‘ $957
2 Bed
From$890
To$1,840
โ†‘ $950
3 Bed
From$1,216
To$2,350
โ†‘ $1,134
Wichita Falls, TXZIP-level data

1BR range: $810โ€“$1,020/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.

$6,700
Monthly in Wichita Falls, TX
$7,952
Monthly in Nashville, TN
$1,252
Difference

Home Values

Wichita Falls
Nashville
$180K
Median Value
$489K
โ†“ -0.2%
YoY Change
โ†“ -2.1%
โ†‘ +34.3%
5-Year Change
โ†‘ +32.1%
$77K - $243K
Price Range
$320K - $1.16M

Homes in Nashville are 172% more expensive than Wichita Falls

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
โ†’ $0
Same taxes
Monthly Difference
$0
Same take-home
Effective Rate Diff
0.0%
Rate difference

Wichita Falls, TX

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Texas 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

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

Wichita Falls, TX Tax Rates

Sales Tax:8.2%
Property Tax:1.8%

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

Wichita Falls
Nashville
54 Moderate
Air Quality
50 Good
35.5%
Good Air Days
51.6%
99 High
Climate Risk
97 High
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒก๐ŸŒช
Top Hazards
๐ŸŒŠ๐Ÿซจ๐ŸŒช
โ–ฒ+2.7ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.8ยฐF
94 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
42 days
โ–ฒ+2.7ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.8ยฐF
94 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
42 days

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

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