Nashville vs Raleigh
Two of the places Angelenos weigh most. Here's how they stack up on price, pace and taxes, measured against what a typical LA home sells for.
| Nashville, TN | Raleigh, NC | |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $483K | $424K |
| Median single-family | $530K | $534K |
| Median condo | $379K | $334K |
| Median $/sq ft | $277 | $231 |
| Median days on market | 59 | 32 |
| Avg sale-to-list | 98.1% | 98.9% |
| Sq ft for $1M (at median $/sq ft) | 3,610 | 4,330 |
| Californians who moved to the state (2024) | 19,670 | 18,428 |
Redfin Data Center, May 2026, all residential unless noted. Typical LA County zip for reference: $904K median, $588/sq ft. Mover counts: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2024.
Taxes
Nashville: None on wages (Tennessee fully repealed its Hall tax on investment income in 2021). Raleigh: 3.99% flat rate (tax year 2026), scheduled to step down further. Property tax, insurance and HOA costs vary by address in both places and can matter as much as income tax, so price them for any specific home.
Go deeper
Read the full guides: moving from LA to Nashville and moving from LA to Raleigh.
Common questions
Is Nashville or Raleigh cheaper?
Raleigh had the lower median sale price, about $424K versus $483K in Nashville (Redfin, May 2026), roughly 12% less at the median.
Which has lower state income tax, Nashville or Raleigh?
Nashville: None on wages (Tennessee fully repealed its Hall tax on investment income in 2021). Raleigh: 3.99% flat rate (tax year 2026), scheduled to step down further. Rates change, so confirm with each state and a CPA.
What does $1 million buy in Nashville vs Raleigh?
At the median price per square foot, $1 million works out to roughly 3,610 square feet in Nashville and 4,330 in Raleigh, versus about 1,700 at the LA median. A rough illustration, not a listing.