Nashville vs Memphis: Cost of Living
Last updated 2026-06-15 ยท MovePlan Editorial Team
Memphis is about 14% cheaper overall. Here is how Nashville and Memphis compare on rent, groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare.
- Nashville cost-of-living index: 101 vs 100
- Memphis cost-of-living index: 87 vs 100
- Nashville median 2BR rent: $2,000/mo
- Memphis median 2BR rent: $1,300/mo
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