City Comparison

Chicago, IL vs Nashville, TN

Cost-of-living comparison, salary equivalence, housing costs, and tax differences.

Data last updated: July 25, 2026
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Side-by-Side Comparison

Chicago, IL

COL Index108.0
Housing Index120.0
Median Salary$62,000
1BR Rent (avg)$1,800
3BR Rent (avg)$3,100
State/Prov Tax5.0%

Nashville, TN

COL Index95.0
Housing Index102.0
Median Salary$55,000
1BR Rent (avg)$1,550
3BR Rent (avg)$2,700
State/Prov Tax0.0%

Salary Equivalence

Current Salary (Chicago, IL)Equivalent in Nashville, TNHousing-Adjusted
$50,000$43,981$42,500
$75,000$65,972$63,750
$100,000$87,962$85,000
$150,000$131,944$127,500
$200,000$175,925$170,000
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Key Differences

Overall COL Difference-12.0%
Housing Cost Difference-15.0%
1BR Rent Difference-13.9%
3BR Rent Difference-12.9%
Tax Rate Difference-5.0 pts

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