City comparison
Nashville vs Portland Cost of Living
Compare overall indexes, housing costs, and budget targets between Nashville (111.2) and Portland (120.2).
Nashville Index
111.2
Portland Index
120.2
Nashville Rent
$2,450
Portland Rent
$2,675
Nashville Home price
$443,000
Portland Home price
$500,000
Salary equivalent calculator
Enter your current salary in Nashville to estimate the income needed for a similar lifestyle in Portland.
Equivalent salary in Portland
$96,203
Based on the relative overall cost of living between Nashville and Portland.
Category-by-category differences
Use this table to see which categories make one city more or less expensive than the other.
| Category | Nashville | Portland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing | 133 | 145 | +12.0 (+9.0%) |
| Groceries | 100 | 112 | +12.0 (+12.0%) |
| Transportation | 101 | 107 | +6.0 (+5.9%) |
| Healthcare | 97 | 104 | +7.0 (+7.2%) |
| Utilities | 99 | 101 | +2.0 (+2.0%) |
| Miscellaneous | 101 | 109 | +8.0 (+7.9%) |
Budget comparison
Single
$5,040 / $5,440
Nashville / Portland
Couple
$8,370 / $9,030
Nashville / Portland
Family
$11,790 / $12,730
Nashville / Portland
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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.