City comparison
Nashville vs Tampa Cost of Living
Compare overall indexes, housing costs, and budget targets between Nashville (111.2) and Tampa (109.3).
Nashville Index
111.2
Tampa Index
109.3
Nashville Rent
$2,450
Tampa Rent
$2,350
Nashville Home price
$443,000
Tampa Home price
$422,000
Salary equivalent calculator
Enter your current salary in Nashville to estimate the income needed for a similar lifestyle in Tampa.
Equivalent salary in Tampa
$87,479
Based on the relative overall cost of living between Nashville and Tampa.
Category-by-category differences
Use this table to see which categories make one city more or less expensive than the other.
| Category | Nashville | Tampa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing | 133 | 127 | -6.0 (-4.5%) |
| Groceries | 100 | 100 | +0.0 (+0.0%) |
| Transportation | 101 | 99 | -2.0 (-2.0%) |
| Healthcare | 97 | 99 | +2.0 (+2.1%) |
| Utilities | 99 | 104 | +5.0 (+5.1%) |
| Miscellaneous | 101 | 100 | -1.0 (-1.0%) |
Budget comparison
Single
$5,040 / $4,930
Nashville / Tampa
Couple
$8,370 / $8,180
Nashville / Tampa
Family
$11,790 / $11,540
Nashville / Tampa
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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.