City comparison
Nashville vs Charlotte Cost of Living
Compare overall indexes, housing costs, and budget targets between Nashville (111.2) and Charlotte (108.1).
Nashville Index
111.2
Charlotte Index
108.1
Nashville Rent
$2,450
Charlotte Rent
$2,325
Nashville Home price
$443,000
Charlotte Home price
$406,000
Salary equivalent calculator
Enter your current salary in Nashville to estimate the income needed for a similar lifestyle in Charlotte.
Equivalent salary in Charlotte
$86,519
Based on the relative overall cost of living between Nashville and Charlotte.
Category-by-category differences
Use this table to see which categories make one city more or less expensive than the other.
| Category | Nashville | Charlotte | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing | 133 | 126 | -7.0 (-5.3%) |
| Groceries | 100 | 99 | -1.0 (-1.0%) |
| Transportation | 101 | 100 | -1.0 (-1.0%) |
| Healthcare | 97 | 97 | +0.0 (+0.0%) |
| Utilities | 99 | 98 | -1.0 (-1.0%) |
| Miscellaneous | 101 | 99 | -2.0 (-2.0%) |
Budget comparison
Single
$5,040 / $4,870
Nashville / Charlotte
Couple
$8,370 / $8,080
Nashville / Charlotte
Family
$11,790 / $11,400
Nashville / Charlotte
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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.