Nashville is about 11% less expensive than Boston overall — $100,000 in Boston is worth about $88,983 in Nashville.
Boston vs Nashville: the numbers
| Metric | Boston | Nashville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living index (US=100) | 108 | 96 | -11% |
| Median rent | $2,093 | $1,486 | -29% |
| Median home value | $710,400 | $383,100 | -46% |
| Median household income | $94,755 | $75,197 | -21% |
Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.
What your salary is worth
A $100,000 salary in Boston has the same buying power as about $88,983 in Nashville. Going the other way, $100,000 in Nashville is like $112,381 in Boston.
Use the calculator below to compare any salary between Boston and Nashville.