Cost of Living

2011 Index for Nashville-Franklin MSA

The ACCRA Cost of Living Index for Nashville area presents a picture of a healthy regional climate with moderate living costs.  The figures below are the results from current and last quarters of 2011.

(100 = national average)

2011 Cost of Living Index2nd Quarter1st Quarter
Composite Index89.990.8
Grocery Items96.596.2
Housing69.872.1
Utilities85.889.5
Transportation92.791.3
Health Care89.393.2
Misc. Goods/Services105.5105.0

2011 ACCRA Cost of Living, Second Quarter Comparisons