Cost of Living

Nashville, United States

Live cost-of-living data for Nashville — rent, groceries, transport, healthcare and more, sourced and cross-checked by AI and refreshed regularly.

CheapestNew York = 100
56/ 10044% cheaper than New York
-1% rent since Jul 2026
$4,368/mo
Median Income
60/100
Safety
0%
Income Tax
humid subtropical
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

Each score runs 0–100, where higher means pricier. Representative prices shown per category.

Housing
65/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$1,690/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$1,200/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$2,423/month
Food & Groceries
48/100
Milk (1 liter)$1.2/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$2.8/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$1.6/kg
Transportation
45/100
Monthly Transit Pass$84/month
One-Way Ticket$2/trip
Taxi (1 km)$1.2/km
Utilities
42/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$165/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$55/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$35/month
Healthcare
58/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$110/visit
Dentist Visit$108/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$20/course
Education
60/100
Preschool/Kindergarten (monthly)$650/month
International Primary School (yearly)$15,000/year
Language Course (12 weeks)$450/course
Entertainment
48/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$16.16/ticket
Theater Ticket$50/ticket
Museum Entry$18/ticket
Clothing
52/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$70/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$45/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$95/pair
Personal Care
50/100
Haircut (Men)$30.14/cut
Haircut (Women)$55/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$6.5/bottle
Dining Out
50/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$18/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$75/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$10/meal
Childcare
65/100
Full-Day Daycare (monthly)$950/month
Babysitter (per hour)$18/hour
Pack of Diapers (60 ct)$25/pack
Fitness & Sports
52/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$55/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$25/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$10/entry

Digital Nomad Profile

90 Mbps
Internet Speed
$200
Coworking/Month
good
Café WiFi
high
English Level
small
Nomad Community
29/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: The Gulch, Downtown Nashville, East Nashville

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nashville cheap to live in?

Nashville has a cost of living index of 56/100, where New York = 100. It is 44% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $2,020–$2,828 per month.

How much does rent cost in Nashville?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Nashville costs approximately $1,690/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $1,200/month.

Is Nashville good for digital nomads?

Nashville has a small digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 90 Mbps, café wifi reliability is good, and coworking spaces run about $200/month. English proficiency is high.

What is the average salary in Nashville?

The median net monthly salary in Nashville is approximately $4,368 USD. The income tax rate is around 0%.

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

Nashville (cost index 56) is 44% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $1,100/month by moving from New York to Nashville.

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