City comparison
Nashville vs Phoenix Cost of Living
Compare overall indexes, housing costs, and budget targets between Nashville (111.2) and Phoenix (113.5).
Nashville Index
111.2
Phoenix Index
113.5
Nashville Rent
$2,450
Phoenix Rent
$2,525
Nashville Home price
$443,000
Phoenix Home price
$459,000
Salary equivalent calculator
Enter your current salary in Nashville to estimate the income needed for a similar lifestyle in Phoenix.
Equivalent salary in Phoenix
$90,841
Based on the relative overall cost of living between Nashville and Phoenix.
Category-by-category differences
Use this table to see which categories make one city more or less expensive than the other.
| Category | Nashville | Phoenix | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing | 133 | 136 | +3.0 (+2.3%) |
| Groceries | 100 | 101 | +1.0 (+1.0%) |
| Transportation | 101 | 103 | +2.0 (+2.0%) |
| Healthcare | 97 | 98 | +1.0 (+1.0%) |
| Utilities | 99 | 108 | +9.0 (+9.1%) |
| Miscellaneous | 101 | 101 | +0.0 (+0.0%) |
Budget comparison
Single
$5,040 / $5,160
Nashville / Phoenix
Couple
$8,370 / $8,570
Nashville / Phoenix
Family
$11,790 / $12,070
Nashville / Phoenix
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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.