City comparison
Washington vs Nashville Cost of Living
Compare overall indexes, housing costs, and budget targets between Washington (142.9) and Nashville (111.2).
Washington Index
142.9
Nashville Index
111.2
Washington Rent
$3,800
Nashville Rent
$2,450
Washington Home price
$705,000
Nashville Home price
$443,000
Salary equivalent calculator
Enter your current salary in Washington to estimate the income needed for a similar lifestyle in Nashville.
Equivalent salary in Nashville
$92,602
Based on the relative overall cost of living between Washington and Nashville.
Category-by-category differences
Use this table to see which categories make one city more or less expensive than the other.
| Category | Washington | Nashville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing | 201 | 133 | -68.0 (-33.8%) |
| Groceries | 117 | 100 | -17.0 (-14.5%) |
| Transportation | 109 | 101 | -8.0 (-7.3%) |
| Healthcare | 111 | 97 | -14.0 (-12.6%) |
| Utilities | 104 | 99 | -5.0 (-4.8%) |
| Miscellaneous | 118 | 101 | -17.0 (-14.4%) |
Budget comparison
Single
$6,720 / $5,040
Washington / Nashville
Couple
$11,160 / $8,370
Washington / Nashville
Family
$15,720 / $11,790
Washington / 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.