City comparison
Seattle vs Nashville Cost of Living
Compare overall indexes, housing costs, and budget targets between Seattle (137.2) and Nashville (111.2).
Seattle Index
137.2
Nashville Index
111.2
Seattle Rent
$3,475
Nashville Rent
$2,450
Seattle Home price
$636,000
Nashville Home price
$443,000
Salary equivalent calculator
Enter your current salary in Seattle to estimate the income needed for a similar lifestyle in Nashville.
Equivalent salary in Nashville
$91,586
Based on the relative overall cost of living between Seattle and Nashville.
Category-by-category differences
Use this table to see which categories make one city more or less expensive than the other.
| Category | Seattle | Nashville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing | 184 | 133 | -51.0 (-27.7%) |
| Groceries | 118 | 100 | -18.0 (-15.3%) |
| Transportation | 113 | 101 | -12.0 (-10.6%) |
| Healthcare | 109 | 97 | -12.0 (-11.0%) |
| Utilities | 103 | 99 | -4.0 (-3.9%) |
| Miscellaneous | 116 | 101 | -15.0 (-12.9%) |
Budget comparison
Single
$6,410 / $5,040
Seattle / Nashville
Couple
$10,640 / $8,370
Seattle / Nashville
Family
$15,000 / $11,790
Seattle / 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.