City comparison
Tampa vs Nashville Cost of Living
Compare overall indexes, housing costs, and budget targets between Tampa (109.3) and Nashville (111.2).
Tampa Index
109.3
Nashville Index
111.2
Tampa Rent
$2,350
Nashville Rent
$2,450
Tampa Home price
$422,000
Nashville Home price
$443,000
Salary equivalent calculator
Enter your current salary in Tampa to estimate the income needed for a similar lifestyle in Nashville.
Equivalent salary in Nashville
$88,512
Based on the relative overall cost of living between Tampa and Nashville.
Category-by-category differences
Use this table to see which categories make one city more or less expensive than the other.
| Category | Tampa | Nashville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing | 127 | 133 | +6.0 (+4.7%) |
| Groceries | 100 | 100 | +0.0 (+0.0%) |
| Transportation | 99 | 101 | +2.0 (+2.0%) |
| Healthcare | 99 | 97 | -2.0 (-2.0%) |
| Utilities | 104 | 99 | -5.0 (-4.8%) |
| Miscellaneous | 100 | 101 | +1.0 (+1.0%) |
Budget comparison
Single
$4,930 / $5,040
Tampa / Nashville
Couple
$8,180 / $8,370
Tampa / Nashville
Family
$11,540 / $11,790
Tampa / 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.