Iowa City, Iowa vs. Nashville, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Nashville, Tennessee is 18.2% more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $59,117 in Nashville, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Nashville, Tennessee is more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in Nashville
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs. Nashville, TN
Compared to Iowa City, Nashville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.2% higher
      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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% higher
  Commute
  47.0% higher
  Health
  4.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.6% lower