Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
9% cheaper
Nashville is 9% more affordable than Hartford. A $75,000 salary in Hartford is equivalent to $68,304 in Nashville.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
See exact take-home pay: Connecticut salaries · Tennessee salaries
Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Hartford has a housing index of 121 while Nashville sits at 108 (national average = 100). The median home in Hartford costs $215,000 compared to $380,000 in Nashville, a difference of $165,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,200 in Hartford versus $1,600 in Nashville.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Hartford scores 106 while Nashville scores 96.
Healthcare costs in Hartford (114) are higher than Nashville (98).
Median household income in Hartford is $40,068 compared to $59,828 in Nashville. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Nashville.
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