Seattle is about 15% more expensive than Nashville overall — $100,000 in Nashville is worth about $115,357 in Seattle.
Nashville vs Seattle: the numbers
| Metric | Nashville | Seattle | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living index (US=100) | 96 | 111 | +15% |
| Median rent | $1,486 | $1,998 | +34% |
| Median home value | $383,100 | $912,100 | +138% |
| Median household income | $75,197 | $121,984 | +62% |
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 Nashville has the same buying power as about $115,357 in Seattle. Going the other way, $100,000 in Seattle is like $86,687 in Nashville.
Use the calculator below to compare any salary between Nashville and Seattle.