City comparison
Nashville vs Atlanta Cost of Living
Compare overall indexes, housing costs, and budget targets between Nashville (111.2) and Atlanta (110.5).
Nashville Index
111.2
Atlanta Index
110.5
Nashville Rent
$2,450
Atlanta Rent
$2,375
Nashville Home price
$443,000
Atlanta Home price
$410,000
Salary equivalent calculator
Enter your current salary in Nashville to estimate the income needed for a similar lifestyle in Atlanta.
Equivalent salary in Atlanta
$88,440
Based on the relative overall cost of living between Nashville and Atlanta.
Category-by-category differences
Use this table to see which categories make one city more or less expensive than the other.
| Category | Nashville | Atlanta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing | 133 | 129 | -4.0 (-3.0%) |
| Groceries | 100 | 101 | +1.0 (+1.0%) |
| Transportation | 101 | 103 | +2.0 (+2.0%) |
| Healthcare | 97 | 97 | +0.0 (+0.0%) |
| Utilities | 99 | 100 | +1.0 (+1.0%) |
| Miscellaneous | 101 | 102 | +1.0 (+1.0%) |
Budget comparison
Single
$5,040 / $4,990
Nashville / Atlanta
Couple
$8,370 / $8,280
Nashville / Atlanta
Family
$11,790 / $11,680
Nashville / Atlanta
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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.