Arlington, Virginia vs. Nashville, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Nashville, Tennessee is 36.2% cheaper than Arlington, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $25,520 in Nashville, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Nashville, Tennessee is cheaper than Arlington, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Nashville
than in Arlington, Virginia
Arlington, VA vs. Nashville, TN
Compared to Arlington, Nashville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.2% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  11.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  17.8% lower
  Health
  1.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.2% lower