Washington, District of Columbia vs. Nashville, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Nashville, Tennessee is 31.5% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $34,230 in Nashville, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Nashville, Tennessee is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Nashville
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs. Nashville, TN
Compared to Washington, Nashville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.5% 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
  10.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% lower
  Commute
  25.6% lower
  Health
  4.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.3% lower