Moving from Boston, MA, to Nashville, TN

Leaving the Cradle of Liberty for Music City USA 

With well-earned reputations as two of America’s most iconic cities, Boston, MA, and Nashville, TN, attract a combined 36 million visitors each year. The cities are similar in population (north of 600,000), and each serves as a rich cultural hub with proud locals who contribute to a unique vibe and experience.  

So, if you’re planning to head south for a change of scenery, here’s a heads up: there’s much more to appreciate than just good music!  

Pay less, play more in the South 

Despite Nashville’s surging property values, it remains a relative bargain compared to Boston. The median home value is $448,000 (vs. $878,000 in Boston), and the median rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Nashville ($1,400) is less than half the cost of rent in Beantown. Overall, Nashvillians enjoy a 36 percent lower cost of living, so you can soak in more of what the city offers! 

Another financial benefit: Tennessee is one of nine U.S. states with no income tax, making it a popular place to live and establish a business.  

Trade your snow shovel for shorts and sunglasses 

While both Boston and Nashville average over 200 sunny days per year and about the same amount of rain (just under 50 inches), winters in the South are much milder. Nashville gets just 3.6 inches of snow — compared to a hefty 48 inches in Boston — along with hot and humid summers. So, you’ll have opportunities to get out and comfortably explore year-round. 

Get in tune with Nashville’s history 

The American Revolution began in Boston, a city that feels like a living museum with its impressive collection of architecture, world-class universities and historical landmarks. Nashville also boasts a distinctive history — before becoming known as “Music City,” it was called the “Athens of the South” because of the number of colleges and universities and because it was the first southern city to establish a public school system. 

Explore Nashville’s roots through must-visit attractions like Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage, Belle Meade Historic Site, the Parthenon, the Grand Ole Opry, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, the Ryman Auditorium, and Historic RCA Studio B. 

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Relocating 1,100 miles across the country can feel overwhelming — especially the planning. Simplify it with U-Pack®! With over a quarter century of experience and hundreds of service centers nationwide, we take the hassle out of long-distance moving.  

Get a free, no-obligation quote online or speak to one of our helpful moving consultants to learn more!