🇺🇸 Nashville vs 🇺🇸 New York

Cost of living comparison · 2026

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Nashville

United States

$2,338–$3,703/mo

$2,338 – $3,703 / month (local)

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New York

United States

$3,077–$4,872/mo

$3,077 – $4,872 / month (local)

New York is 32% more expensive

Nashville wins on affordability

Cost breakdown

CategoryNashville (USD)New York (USD)Winner
Rent (1-bed, city center)$1,754–$2,728$2,308–$3,590🟢 Nashville
Rent (1-bed, outside center)$926–$1,462$1,218–$1,923🟢 Nashville
Utilities$73–$141$96–$186🟢 Nashville
Groceries$370–$555$487–$731🟢 Nashville
Eating out (mid-range meal)$49–$88$64–$115🟢 Nashville
Public transport (monthly)$93–$112$122–$147🟢 Nashville
Internet & Mobile$29–$49$38–$64🟢 Nashville
Gym membership$34–$63$45–$83🟢 Nashville
Cinema ticket$14–$18$18–$23🟢 Nashville
Monthly total (single)$2,338–$3,703$3,077–$4,872🟢 Nashville

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Quality of life comparison

Housing4.8 / 10 · 2.7 / 10
Nashville▲ better
New York
Safety8.7 / 10 · 8.2 / 10
Nashville▲ better
New York
Healthcare8.7 / 10 · 8.2 / 10
Nashville▲ better
New York
Education8.3 / 10 · 7.8 / 10
Nashville▲ better
New York
Environment9.1 / 10 · 8.6 / 10
Nashville▲ better
New York
Economy7.4 / 10 · 6.9 / 10
Nashville▲ better
New York
Culture8.0 / 10 · 7.5 / 10
Nashville▲ better
New York
Internet8.4 / 10 · 7.9 / 10
Nashville▲ better
New York

Who should choose which city?

Choose Nashville if…

  • You want lower typical monthly costs than New York
  • No state income tax
  • Music
  • Growth
  • Healthcare

Choose New York if…

  • You're happy to pay more for what New York offers vs Nashville
  • Career opportunities
  • Culture
  • Transit
  • Finance

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