Atlanta vs Nashville: Cost of Living

5%

Atlanta is about 5% more expensive than Nashville overall.

How Atlanta Compares to Nashville

Category by category

Renting ▲ 6%
Buying ▲ 5%
Goods ▲ 4%
Services ▲ 4%

Key Facts

AtlantaNashville
Median Rent$1,765/mo$1,669/mo
Median Home$462,200$438,800
Median Income$88,165$80,090
State Income TaxUp to 5.39%None
Sales Tax8.9%9.25%

Housing: The Biggest Difference

Nashville has the lower median home price by $23,400. Monthly rent is $96/month cheaper in Nashville.

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Sources: Housing from Census ACS 2024. Goods and services from BEA Regional Price Parities 2023. Taxes from Tax Foundation. Full disclaimer.

Atlanta vs Nashville FAQ

Rent is $96/month cheaper in Nashville. Atlanta's median rent is $1,765/month, while Nashville's is $1,669/month. Source: Census ACS 2024.

Nashville has the lower median home price at $438,800, saving $23,400 compared to Atlanta. Source: Census ACS 2024.