Looking for a fresh start in a new Nashville neighborhood that is actually affordable? Fortunately, there are some neighborhoods that still offer affordable cost of living. Listed below are the most affordable neighborhoods in Nashville for 2026, ranked by their cost of living index. The cost of living index includes various items such as: goods and services, groceries, utilities, real estate and rental rates. For reference, the national average for cost of living is 100.

Population 2,559
-22%
Cost of Living Index 85 vs 110
22% lower than Nashville
Population 1,442
-22%
Cost of Living Index 86 vs 110
22% lower than Nashville
Population 816
-22%
Cost of Living Index 86 vs 110
22% lower than Nashville
Population 12,472
-21%
Cost of Living Index 87 vs 110
21% lower than Nashville
Population 502
-21%
Cost of Living Index 87 vs 110
21% lower than Nashville
Population 916
-20%
Cost of Living Index 88 vs 110
20% lower than Nashville
Population 7,198
-14%
Cost of Living Index 95 vs 110
14% lower than Nashville
Population 700
-13%
Cost of Living Index 96 vs 110
13% lower than Nashville
Population 789
-12%
Cost of Living Index 97 vs 110
12% lower than Nashville
Population 2,657
-12%
Cost of Living Index 97 vs 110
12% lower than Nashville
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