City comparison
Denver vs Nashville Cost of Living
Compare overall indexes, housing costs, and budget targets between Denver (123.4) and Nashville (111.2).
Denver Index
123.4
Nashville Index
111.2
Denver Rent
$2,900
Nashville Rent
$2,450
Denver Home price
$549,000
Nashville Home price
$443,000
Salary equivalent calculator
Enter your current salary in Denver to estimate the income needed for a similar lifestyle in Nashville.
Equivalent salary in Nashville
$89,212
Based on the relative overall cost of living between Denver and Nashville.
Category-by-category differences
Use this table to see which categories make one city more or less expensive than the other.
| Category | Denver | Nashville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing | 159 | 133 | -26.0 (-16.4%) |
| Groceries | 108 | 100 | -8.0 (-7.4%) |
| Transportation | 105 | 101 | -4.0 (-3.8%) |
| Healthcare | 102 | 97 | -5.0 (-4.9%) |
| Utilities | 97 | 99 | +2.0 (+2.1%) |
| Miscellaneous | 108 | 101 | -7.0 (-6.5%) |
Budget comparison
Single
$5,610 / $5,040
Denver / Nashville
Couple
$9,310 / $8,370
Denver / Nashville
Family
$13,130 / $11,790
Denver / 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.