HEAD TO HEAD
Nashville vs Salem
Nashville leads Salem on 3 of 5 factors — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
Nashville, TN
wins 3 of 5 factors
Salem, OR
wins 1 of 5 factors
Match scores, side by side
| Factor | Nashville | Salem |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable to buy | 77 | 77 |
| Affordable to rent | 66 | 72 ◆ |
| Climate comfort | 76 ◆ | 59 |
| Plenty of sunshine | 49 ◆ | 39 |
| Big-city amenities | 91 ◆ | 70 |
By the numbers
| Figure | Nashville | Salem |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $456K | $455K |
| Typical rent | $1,798/mo | $1,628/mo |
| Average temperature | 14.9°C | 10.7°C |
| Sunshine (solar energy) | 4.23 kWh/m²/day | 3.88 kWh/m²/day |
| Metro size rank (US) | #37 | #126 |
Home & rent Zillow, May 2026 · climate & sunshine NASA POWER climatology. Scores are normalised 0–100 across all metros; higher is better. A research aid, not advice.