Moving to Nashville, TN

Thinking about moving to Nashville, TN? Here's the practical picture: the cost of living runs at an index of 101 (100 is the national average), a typical two-bedroom rents for about $1,750/month, summers average 71°F, and Tennessee has no state income tax. Below: cost of living, climate, utilities, the best time to move, and popular routes into Nashville.

Cost of living
101
Typical 2BR rent
$1,750/mo
Avg summer high
71°F
Avg winter low
50°F

Cost of living in Nashville

Nashville's cost-of-living index is 101 against a national baseline of 100, and a two-bedroom rental averages roughly $1,750 per month. Tennessee levies a top income tax rate of 0% and an average combined sales tax of 9.55%. Build your first-year budget around these figures, not just the cost of the move.

Climate and best time to move

Expect average summer highs near 71°F, winter lows around 50°F, and about 47.3 inches of precipitation a year in Nashville. Late September through April — outside the May-September peak season, when van-line capacity is tighter and rates run roughly 15-18% higher. This metro sees heavy annual precipitation — target a drier stretch to protect boxes and floors.

Setting up utilities in Nashville

Line up your utilities before move day. In the Nashville–Davidson area that typically means NES, Metro Water Services, Piedmont Natural Gas. Schedule electricity and gas to turn on the day before you arrive so you never walk into a dark home.

Popular routes to Nashville

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Frequently asked questions

Is Nashville expensive to live in?
Nashville has a cost-of-living index of 101 (100 = US average), with typical 2BR rent around $1,750/month.
What's the weather like in Nashville?
Summer highs average 71°F, winter lows about 50°F, with roughly 47.3 inches of annual precipitation.
When is the best time to move to Nashville?
Late September through April — outside the May-September peak season, when van-line capacity is tighter and rates run roughly 15-18% higher.

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Sources

  • MERIC / BestPlaces metro cost index, 2025 — retrieved 2026-01-15
  • Zillow Observed Rent Index (metro), 2025 — retrieved 2026-01-15
  • NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals — retrieved 2026-01-15
  • Tax Foundation, 2025 State Tax Data — retrieved 2026-01-15