Cost of living compared
On a $150,000 salary, Nashville leaves you about $199 more a month than Austin after taxes, rent, commuting and everyday costs. Over 5 years that is roughly $13.5K more saved.
| Austin, TX | Nashville, TN | |
|---|---|---|
| Take-home pay | $9,483 | $9,483 |
| Federal income tax | $2,061 | $2,061 |
| State and local income tax | $0 | $0 |
| Rent (median) | $1,655 | $1,486 |
| Commute | $585 | $585 |
| Everyday costs | $1,515 | $1,485 |
| Left over each month | $5,727 | $5,926 |
| Savings after 5 years | $423,375 | $436,900 |
| Austin | Nashville | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living (US average = 100, excluding rent) | 101 | 99 |
| Transit score (100 = car-free is easy) | 35 | 25 |
| Average summer high | 97°F | 93°F |
| Average winter low | 39°F | 26°F |
| Rainy days a year | 94 | 139 |
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