Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
15% cheaper
Oklahoma City is 15% more affordable than Nashville. A $75,000 salary in Nashville is equivalent to $63,971 in Oklahoma City.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
See exact take-home pay: Tennessee salaries · Oklahoma salaries
Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Nashville has a housing index of 108 while Oklahoma City sits at 68 (national average = 100). The median home in Nashville costs $380,000 compared to $195,000 in Oklahoma City, a difference of $185,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,600 in Nashville versus $1,000 in Oklahoma City.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Nashville scores 96 while Oklahoma City scores 95. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Nashville (98) are higher than Oklahoma City (92).
Median household income in Nashville is $59,828 compared to $55,458 in Oklahoma City. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Oklahoma City.
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