Cost of Living in Nashville, United States

Nashville has a cost of living index of 97/100 (New York = 100). It is 3% cheaper than New York. Data sourced live via AI — updated regularly.

97/100
Cost Index
$4,583/mo
Median Income
42/100
Safety Index
humid subtropical
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

HousingScore: 72/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$1,700/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$1,400/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$2,337/month
Food & GroceriesScore: 48/100
Milk (1 liter)$1.09/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$3.91/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$2.5/kg
Dining OutScore: 50/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$18/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$76/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$10/meal
TransportationScore: 40/100
Monthly Transit Pass$65/month
One-Way Ticket$2.5/trip
Taxi (1 km)$1.2/km
UtilitiesScore: 50/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$140/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$55/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$35/month
HealthcareScore: 55/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$100/visit
Dentist Visit$107/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$18/course
EntertainmentScore: 50/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$15.47/ticket
Theater Ticket$45/ticket
Museum Entry$29.95/ticket
FitnessScore: 50/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$50/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$25/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$10/entry
Personal CareScore: 48/100
Haircut (Men)$29.81/cut
Haircut (Women)$50/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$6/bottle
ClothingScore: 52/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$70/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$45/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$95/pair

Digital Nomad Profile

90 Mbps
Internet Speed
$250
Coworking/Month
good
Café WiFi
high
English Level
growing
Nomad Community
72/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: East Nashville, The Gulch, Downtown

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nashville cheap to live in?

Nashville has a cost of living index of 97/100, where New York = 100. It is 3% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $1,940–$2,716 per month.

How much does rent cost in Nashville?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Nashville costs approximately $1,700/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $1,400/month.

Is Nashville good for digital nomads?

Nashville has a growing digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 90 Mbps, café wifi reliability is good, and coworking spaces run about $250/month. English proficiency is high.

What is the average salary in Nashville?

The median net monthly salary in Nashville is approximately $4,583 USD. The income tax rate is around 0%.

How does Nashville compare to New York for cost of living?

Nashville (cost index 97) is 3% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $75/month by moving from New York to Nashville.

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