Chicago, Illinois vs. Nashville, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Nashville, Tennessee is 4.0% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $431,983 in Nashville, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Nashville, Tennessee is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
33% cheaper in Nashville
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Nashville, TN
Compared to Chicago, Nashville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.0% 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
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% higher
  Commute
  27.3% lower
  Health
  13.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.5% lower