Nashville, TN Cost of Living


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Nashville cost of living score
104.7
More expensive
4.7% higher
than the US average
16.5% higher
than the Tennessee average
Nashville, Tennessee gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 104.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 4.7% higher than the U.S. average and 16.5% higher than the average for Tennessee.

Nashville, TN

Housing costs in Nashville?
A typical home costs $413,200, which is 22.2% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 49.0% more expensive than the average Tennessee home, at $277,400. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Nashville costs $1,480 per month, which is 3.5% more than the national average of $1,430 and 27.7% more than the state average of $1,070.

Can I afford Nashville?
To live comfortably in Nashville, Tennessee, a minimum annual income of $79,200 for a family, and $52,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Nashville?
Nashville-Davidson, Tennessee is an excellent choice for those looking for affordability along with lots of exciting activities and attractions. With housing options ranging from single-family homes to luxurious apartments - it's easy to find a great place at a reasonable price point. Additionally, groceries and transportation costs remain much more reasonable compared with other US cities - making Nashville-Davidson a great option if you're trying to get the most bang for your buck.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesNashvilleTennesseeUnited States
  104.789.9100.0
  10295.4100
  99.4100.4100.0
  117.179.4100.0
  $413,200$277,400$338,100
  99.3%96.7%100.0%
  100.790.2100.0
  99.984.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Gentification and tourism reduce the score but it is still good mix of a big and small city.  More

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Nashville has a lot of culture, but ultimately it is overpriced and dangerous. I can't imagine buying a $600k house in a neighborhood with automatic gunfire. The home  More

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Nashville has to be the most overrated city in the US. I unfortunately live here and we can't wait to leave. We moved here in 2018 (for job relocation) and realized  More

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