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Lexington vs Nashville
Lexington and Nashville
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Assumed income $83,730, same in both cities. Example, until you change it.
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So you know: homicide deaths in Nashville are above the US rate in this release, 7.8 versus 6.5 per 100,000. CDC via County Health Rankings, CDC NVSS 2017–2023 (CHR 2025 release).
Why people look at Lexington to Nashville
In 2022-2023, 98 households filed a move from Lexington to Nashville (about 120 people, average adjusted gross income $55,776). 60 households went the other way. Source: IRS migration.
A one-bedroom asking rent is about $1,135 in Lexington and $1,392 in Nashville. Lexington has a state tax on wages. Nashville has no state tax on wages. Local pay in Nashville is 97% of the national level for the same work, against 89% in Lexington.
Nashville averages 208 sunny days, with July highs around 89°F and January nights around 30°F. Lexington is 194 sunny days, 87°F in July, 30°F in January. Commutes average 27 minutes in Nashville and 22 in Lexington.
These figures are projections built from available public data. Conditions change, and the numbers may not reflect current prices, taxes, or immigration rules. Check official sources before you make decisions.
Who already made this move
In 2022-2023, 98 households moved Lexington → Nashville (about 120 people, average AGI $55,776). 60 households went the other way.
Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration. Not a moving company; not a recommendation.
The monthly number is take-home pay minus rent and the other bills. The gap between Lexington and Nashville changes with the job, remote or local pay, and bedrooms. How we figure this.
What the move itself costs
About 226 road miles, 1 bedroom. Typical ranges, not quotes.
- Full-service mover
- $1,750–$3,300
- Container or pod
- $1,200–$2,250
- Rent a truck
- $500–$900
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Questions
Is Nashville cheaper than Lexington after tax and rent?
Yes. Nashville leaves about $59 more a month, so the cost of living is lower there for this household. A one-bedroom is about $1,135 in Lexington and $1,392 in Nashville.
Does Nashville have state income tax?
Nashville is in Tennessee, which has no state income tax.
Did people actually move from Lexington to Nashville?
Yes, when the IRS published that flow. The count and their average income are on this page. Leftover prices the same household in both cities.