City comparison
Atlanta vs Nashville Cost of Living
Compare overall indexes, housing costs, and budget targets between Atlanta (110.5) and Nashville (111.2).
Atlanta Index
110.5
Nashville Index
111.2
Atlanta Rent
$2,375
Nashville Rent
$2,450
Atlanta Home price
$410,000
Nashville Home price
$443,000
Salary equivalent calculator
Enter your current salary in Atlanta to estimate the income needed for a similar lifestyle in Nashville.
Equivalent salary in Nashville
$88,557
Based on the relative overall cost of living between Atlanta and Nashville.
Category-by-category differences
Use this table to see which categories make one city more or less expensive than the other.
| Category | Atlanta | Nashville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing | 129 | 133 | +4.0 (+3.1%) |
| Groceries | 101 | 100 | -1.0 (-1.0%) |
| Transportation | 103 | 101 | -2.0 (-1.9%) |
| Healthcare | 97 | 97 | +0.0 (+0.0%) |
| Utilities | 100 | 99 | -1.0 (-1.0%) |
| Miscellaneous | 102 | 101 | -1.0 (-1.0%) |
Budget comparison
Single
$4,990 / $5,040
Atlanta / Nashville
Couple
$8,280 / $8,370
Atlanta / Nashville
Family
$11,680 / $11,790
Atlanta / Nashville
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Last updated: Q1 2026
Data as of Q1 2026. Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Census Bureau, HUD Fair Market Rents.
Cost of living indexes use the national average as baseline (100). Data is updated periodically.