Nashville’s living costs are on the high end. On average, a resident of Nashville pays $1,690 every month for necessities like rent, food, and utilities.1 If you want to live in an iconic Tennessee city, but you can’t afford Nashville’s high costs, consider giving Memphis a try. The city’s living costs are much more manageable at $1,267 a month.1 To see how both cities compare to the rest of the country, check out our list of cities with the highest living costs.