City comparison
Nashville vs Seattle Cost of Living
Compare overall indexes, housing costs, and budget targets between Nashville (111.2) and Seattle (137.2).
Nashville Index
111.2
Seattle Index
137.2
Nashville Rent
$2,450
Seattle Rent
$3,475
Nashville Home price
$443,000
Seattle Home price
$636,000
Salary equivalent calculator
Enter your current salary in Nashville to estimate the income needed for a similar lifestyle in Seattle.
Equivalent salary in Seattle
$109,809
Based on the relative overall cost of living between Nashville and Seattle.
Category-by-category differences
Use this table to see which categories make one city more or less expensive than the other.
| Category | Nashville | Seattle | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing | 133 | 184 | +51.0 (+38.3%) |
| Groceries | 100 | 118 | +18.0 (+18.0%) |
| Transportation | 101 | 113 | +12.0 (+11.9%) |
| Healthcare | 97 | 109 | +12.0 (+12.4%) |
| Utilities | 99 | 103 | +4.0 (+4.0%) |
| Miscellaneous | 101 | 116 | +15.0 (+14.9%) |
Budget comparison
Single
$5,040 / $6,410
Nashville / Seattle
Couple
$8,370 / $10,640
Nashville / Seattle
Family
$11,790 / $15,000
Nashville / Seattle
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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.