Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
4% cheaper
Spokane is 4% more affordable than Nashville. A $75,000 salary in Nashville is equivalent to $72,059 in Spokane.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
See exact take-home pay: Tennessee salaries · Washington salaries
Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Nashville has a housing index of 108 while Spokane sits at 94 (national average = 100). The median home in Nashville costs $380,000 compared to $310,000 in Spokane, a difference of $70,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,600 in Nashville versus $1,200 in Spokane.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Nashville scores 96 while Spokane scores 99. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Nashville (98) are lower than Spokane (102). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Nashville is $59,828 compared to $48,834 in Spokane. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Spokane.
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