After you take out the difference in house prices and gas prices, the rest is minimal. I'd say an apartment here would cost $2000/mo more than Nashville. Gas i

After you take out the difference in house prices and gas prices, the rest is minimal. I'd say an apartment here would cost $2000/mo more than Nashville. Gas is say 50% more expensive; let's say that's another $4K/year. That adds up to an additional $28K/year after tax; or, roughly $40K/year before tax.