Last updated 2026-06-12 ยท MovePlan Editorial Team
Around the national average, with no state income tax and fast Southeast growth.
Cost of living index (US avg = 100): 101
Median 2BR rent: $2,000/mo
Housing: 108 vs 100
Groceries: 98 vs 100
Utilities: 102 vs 100
Transportation: 100 vs 100
Healthcare: 97 vs 100
Nashville blends music, southern food, and no state income tax with housing that has risen during its rapid growth. It still lands near the national average overall.