Side-by-side real estate comparison · Updated Jan 2026
Key Metrics
Nashville, TN
Atlanta, GA
Median Home Price
$444,193
$373,625
YoY Price Change
↓ -0.5%
↓ -2.8%
5-Year Appreciation
↑ +36.5%
↑ +36.1%
Median Rent
$1,770/mo
$1,812/mo
Rental Yield
4.8%
5.8%
Price-to-Rent Ratio
20.9
17.2
Income Needed to Buy
$107,176
$100,274
12-Month Forecast
↑ +1.1%
↑ +0.7%
Verdict
Better for Buyers
Atlanta, GA
median price $373,625, income needed $100,274
Better for Renters
Nashville, TN
median rent $1,770/mo
Better for Investors
Nashville, TN
4.8% rental yield, +1.1% 12-mo forecast