Edinburgh, IN vs Nashville, IN

Edinburgh is moderately more affordable than Nashville, with a 14.2% lower cost of living index. Edinburgh scores 70 compared to 81 for Nashville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Nashville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Edinburgh is $807/month compared to $912/month in Nashville — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Edinburgh is more affordable at $145,400 median vs $246,700.

Median household income in Edinburgh is $56,406 compared to $48,750 in Nashville (+15.7%). Edinburgh offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Edinburgh spend roughly 17.2% of their income on rent, less than the 22.4% in Nashville.