City comparison
Charlotte vs Nashville Cost of Living
Compare overall indexes, housing costs, and budget targets between Charlotte (108.1) and Nashville (111.2).
Charlotte Index
108.1
Nashville Index
111.2
Charlotte Rent
$2,325
Nashville Rent
$2,450
Charlotte Home price
$406,000
Nashville Home price
$443,000
Salary equivalent calculator
Enter your current salary in Charlotte to estimate the income needed for a similar lifestyle in Nashville.
Equivalent salary in Nashville
$88,466
Based on the relative overall cost of living between Charlotte and Nashville.
Category-by-category differences
Use this table to see which categories make one city more or less expensive than the other.
| Category | Charlotte | Nashville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing | 126 | 133 | +7.0 (+5.6%) |
| Groceries | 99 | 100 | +1.0 (+1.0%) |
| Transportation | 100 | 101 | +1.0 (+1.0%) |
| Healthcare | 97 | 97 | +0.0 (+0.0%) |
| Utilities | 98 | 99 | +1.0 (+1.0%) |
| Miscellaneous | 99 | 101 | +2.0 (+2.0%) |
Budget comparison
Single
$4,870 / $5,040
Charlotte / Nashville
Couple
$8,080 / $8,370
Charlotte / Nashville
Family
$11,400 / $11,790
Charlotte / 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.