Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
8% cheaper
Nashville is 8% more affordable than Reno. A $75,000 salary in Reno is equivalent to $68,919 in Nashville.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
See exact take-home pay: Tennessee salaries · Nevada salaries
Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Nashville has a housing index of 108 while Reno sits at 133 (national average = 100). The median home in Nashville costs $380,000 compared to $450,000 in Reno, a difference of $70,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,600 in Nashville versus $1,600 in Reno.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Nashville scores 96 while Reno scores 102. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Nashville (98) are higher than Reno (96). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Nashville is $59,828 compared to $61,648 in Reno. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Nashville.
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