The cost of living in the Brentwood and middle Tennessee area is lower than the national average. Housing is more expensive in Brentwood due to the strict adherence to the minimum one-acre residential density. This low density is one of the reasons for high demand in the Brentwood housing market.
The greater Nashville area boasts an 88.1 overall cost of living using 100 for a national average according to the ACCRA Cost of Living Index.
Taxes are not included in the index. The city property tax rate in Brentwood is 49 cents per $100 of assessed value. The rate has not increased in 17 years. The county rate is $2.26 for a total of $2.75 per $100 of assessed value.
