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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

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You'd spend $1.5K/month more in Nashville, TN

$150.0K in your current city equals $167.8K in Nashville, TN

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from Wichita, KS area
Overall Cost
↑ 19.8%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,483
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$17.8K
Per year

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

Wichita, KS

Population:396K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$202K

Nashville, TN

Population:689K
Cost Index:120
Median Home:$489K

Wichita, KS

The Sunflower State

396K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Kansas, this city has a population of 396K 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: Wichita, KS vs Nashville, TN

🏠Housing
↑ 43.7%
Wichita, KS
$1,845
Nashville, TN
$2,651
Difference
$806
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📦Other
↑ 18.4%
Wichita, KS
$1,641
Nashville, TN
$1,942
Difference
$301
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🚗Transportation
↑ 6.8%
Wichita, KS
$1,202
Nashville, TN
$1,284
Difference
$81.96
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🛒Groceries
↑ 6.7%
Wichita, KS
$889
Nashville, TN
$949
Difference
$59.96
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🏥Healthcare
↑ 4.3%
Wichita, KS
$582
Nashville, TN
$607
Difference
$24.78
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⚡All Utilities
↓ 3.1%
Wichita, KS
$535
Nashville, TN
$519
Difference
$16.39
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🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$790
To$1,600
↑ $810
1 Bed
From$855
To$1,680
↑ $825
2 Bed
From$1,110
To$1,840
↑ $730
3 Bed
From$1,455
To$2,350
↑ $895
Wichita, KSZIP-level data

1BR range: $680–$1,280/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.

$6,695
Monthly in Wichita, KS
$7,952
Monthly in Nashville, TN
$1,257
Difference

Home Values

Wichita
Nashville
$202K
Median Value
$489K
↑ +0.2%
YoY Change
↓ -2.1%
↑ +40.5%
5-Year Change
↑ +32.1%
$86K - $424K
Price Range
$320K - $1.16M

Homes in Nashville are 143% more expensive than Wichita

Calculate payment - WichitaCalculate payment - Nashville

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
↑ $8.4K
Per year
Monthly Difference
$702
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
5.6%
Rate difference

Wichita, KS

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Kansas State Tax
Effective: 5.6%
$8.4K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 30.3%
$45.4K
Take-Home Pay
$8,714/month
$104.6K

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, KS Tax Rates

Sales Tax:8.7%
Property Tax:1.3%

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

Wichita
Nashville
43 Good
Air Quality
50 Good
75.1%
Good Air Days
51.6%
97 High
Climate Risk
97 High
🌊🌡🌪
Top Hazards
🌊🫨🌪
▲+3.1°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.8°F
61 days
Heat Days >95°F
42 days
▲+3.1°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.8°F
61 days
Heat Days >95°F
42 days

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

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