City comparison
Portland vs Nashville Cost of Living
Compare overall indexes, housing costs, and budget targets between Portland (120.2) and Nashville (111.2).
Portland Index
120.2
Nashville Index
111.2
Portland Rent
$2,675
Nashville Rent
$2,450
Portland Home price
$500,000
Nashville Home price
$443,000
Salary equivalent calculator
Enter your current salary in Portland to estimate the income needed for a similar lifestyle in Nashville.
Equivalent salary in Nashville
$88,812
Based on the relative overall cost of living between Portland and Nashville.
Category-by-category differences
Use this table to see which categories make one city more or less expensive than the other.
| Category | Portland | Nashville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing | 145 | 133 | -12.0 (-8.3%) |
| Groceries | 112 | 100 | -12.0 (-10.7%) |
| Transportation | 107 | 101 | -6.0 (-5.6%) |
| Healthcare | 104 | 97 | -7.0 (-6.7%) |
| Utilities | 101 | 99 | -2.0 (-2.0%) |
| Miscellaneous | 109 | 101 | -8.0 (-7.3%) |
Budget comparison
Single
$5,440 / $5,040
Portland / Nashville
Couple
$9,030 / $8,370
Portland / Nashville
Family
$12,730 / $11,790
Portland / Nashville
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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.