Cost of Living in Nashville, GA

Population 4,918 · Georgia · Data vintage 2023

40
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

At $41,090, median household incomes in Nashville land roughly 45% below the US median, a gap that tends to persist across local labor-market indicators. Unemployment has stayed elevated relative to the national figure — 6.2% as of the most recent ACS release — which shows up in household-income and poverty figures as well.

Located 80 miles northeast of Tallahassee, Nashville is far enough out that local conditions diverge meaningfully from the big-metro baseline. Median home values run roughly 65% lower than Tallahassee's $276,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 32
Rent 52

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Nashville

The median home value in Nashville is $97,000 — 68% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $684/month, 48% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $41,090/year is 45% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 6.2%, above the national average of 4.8%. Georgia's top state income tax rate is 5.5% and the combined sales tax is 7.3%. Overall, Nashville has a cost of living index of 40 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 60% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$97,000
68% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$180,913
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$684/mo
48% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
11.8x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
0.9%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$773
1 BR
$817
2 BR
$984
3 BR
$1,289
4 BR
$1,520
Owner-occupied 49.3%
Renter-occupied 50.7%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$684
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,298/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
19.7 min
27% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
3.2%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
84.8%
Carpooled
4.3%
Walked
5.5%
Bicycle
1.9%
Work from home
3.2%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) 5.5%
Total Sales Tax 7.3%
State rate 4.0%
Avg local rate 3.4%
Property Tax 0.9%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$41,090
45% below avg
Per Capita Income
$19,440
Unemployment Rate
6.2%
29% above avg
Poverty Rate
21.0%
Labor Force Participation
56.4%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 5.9%
Graduate degree 2.8%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 36.3
Male median age 34.1
Female median age 41.9

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

88%
4-Year Graduation Rate
15.5:1
Student-teacher ratio
5
Public schools
3,180
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Nashville, GA?

Nashville has a cost index of 40 (100 = national average). It is 60% below the national average.

What is average rent in Nashville, GA?

The median gross rent in Nashville is $684 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Nashville?

The median home value in Nashville is $97,000 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Nashville?

The median household income in Nashville is $41,090 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Nashville, GA?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Nashville is 7.3%. The Georgia state income tax top rate is 5.5%.

Is Nashville, GA affordable?

Yes, Nashville is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 40 — about 60% below the US national average of 100.

Nashville at a Glance

Population
4,918
Median Income
$41,090
Home Value
$97,000
Median Rent
$684/mo
Unemployment
6.2%
Sales Tax
7.3%
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