Nashville-Davidson, TN and Oklahoma City, OK, two vibrant metropolitan areas, offer unique living experiences. Both brimming with cultural attractions, employment opportunities, and distinct regional cuisine. Your preferences on weather, cost of living, education, economic stability and culture will strongly dictate which city suits you best.
Distance between
Nashville-Davidson, TN and
Oklahoma City, OK : 605.0 miles
Oklahoma City's population is larger by 1%. Its population has grown by 181,593 people (35.9%) since 2000. The population of Nashville-Davidson has grown by 133,327 people (24.4%) during that time.
In terms of crime, both Nashville-Davidson and Oklahoma City struggle with higher rates than the US average. However, Nashville-Davidson generally sees higher rates of violent crime. Both cities have invested in community policing and public safety measures to address these issues. As a tourist or resident, it's always important to stay informed about the latest safety measures in any city.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in both cities is relatively lower as compared to the national average. However, Oklahoma City has a slight edge in terms of affordability, with housing cost being notably less than Nashville-Davidson. Both cities offer cheaper options for groceries, healthcare, and transportation than many other US cities.
Income Tax
Nashville-Davidson residents benefit from Tennessee's lack of state income tax. On the other hand, Oklahoma City residents are required to pay state income tax, which can impact the cost of living.
Property Tax
Property taxes in both cities are below the national average, with Nashville-Davidson slightly lower than Oklahoma City.
Sales Tax
Tennessee, including Nashville-Davidson, has a higher sales tax than Oklahoma. This higher sales tax is offset by Tennessee's lack of state income tax.
Income
Type
Nashville-Davidson
Oklahoma City
Estimated median household income
$64,857
$59,214
Estimated per capita income
$42,268
$31,630
Cost of living index (U.S. average is 100)
90.9
85.4
If you make $50,000 in Oklahoma City, you will have to make $53,220 in Nashville-Davidson to maintain the same standard of living.
Geographical Conditions
Geographically, Nashville is hilly with plentiful green space, while Oklahoma City resides in the Great Plains region, characterized by flat, fertile land.
Both Nashville-Davidson and Oklahoma City have robust education systems, with a variety of public, private, and charter schools. Higher education opportunities are also plentiful, with noted universities such as Vanderbilt University in Nashville and the University of Oklahoma near Oklahoma City.
Nashville-Davidson has a robust economy with strong sectors in healthcare, education, and music. On the other hand, Oklahoma City's economy is largely driven by the government, petroleum products, and natural gas. Both cities have appealing job markets, with Nashville seeing a slightly higher average income.
Biggest Employers
Nashville's biggest employers include notable companies like Vanderbilt University and Medical Center, Nissan North America, and HCA Healthcare. On the other hand, Oklahoma City's major employers include the State of Oklahoma, Integris Health, and Chesapeake Energy.
There were 3,932 building permits issued in Nashville-Davidson in 2012 (2854 more than in 2011) compared to 4,127 building permits issued in Oklahoma City in 2012 (2834 more than in 2011).
In Nashville-Davidson (Davidson County), 58.5% voted for Democrats and 39.9% for Republicans in 2012 Presidential Election. In Oklahoma City (Oklahoma County), 41.7% voted for Democrats and 58.3% for Republicans.
Elections
Type
Democrats
Republicans
Other
Year
Nashville-Davidson
Oklahoma City
Nashville-Davidson
Oklahoma City
Nashville-Davidson
Oklahoma City
2020
65.0%
48.1%
32.6%
49.2%
2.3%
2.7%
2016
60.1%
41.2%
34.1%
51.7%
5.7%
7.1%
2012
58.5%
41.7%
39.9%
58.3%
1.6%
0.0%
2008
60.0%
41.6%
39.0%
58.4%
1.0%
0.0%
2004
54.9%
35.8%
44.6%
64.2%
0.4%
0.0%
2000
57.9%
36.6%
40.4%
62.3%
1.7%
1.1%
1996
79.3%
36.5%
18.1%
54.7%
2.6%
8.8%
Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregation
Type
Adherents
Congregations
Religion
Nashville-Davidson
Oklahoma City
Nashville-Davidson
Oklahoma City
SOUTHERN BAPTIST CONVENTION
14.1%
20.7%
19.6%
20.0%
CATHOLIC CHURCH
4.9%
8.5%
2.3%
3.0%
EPISCOPAL CHURCH
1.5%
0.7%
1.8%
1.3%
SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH
1.1%
0.4%
1.7%
1.5%
COPTIC ORTHODOX CHURCH
1.0%
0.0%
0.5%
0.0%
MUSLIM ESTIMATE
0.8%
0.3%
1.4%
0.6%
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN AMERICA
0.8%
0.0%
0.9%
0.2%
CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
0.4%
0.0%
1.3%
0.2%
LUTHERAN CHURCH
0.3%
0.5%
0.9%
1.0%
AMERICAN BAPTIST CHURCHES IN THE USA
0.1%
0.3%
0.3%
0.1%
Weather
The climate differs significantly in these two cities. Nashville-Davidson enjoys a more temperate climate with moderate winters and hot, humid summers. Oklahoma City, on the other hand, is known for its hot, humid summers and cold, windy winters, with occasional extremes including tornadoes due to its location in Tornado Alley.
Weather and climate
Type
Nashville-Davidson
Oklahoma City
Temperature - Average
58.5°F
60.1°F
Humidity - Average morning or afternoon humidity
75.9%
73.1%
Humidity - Differences between morning and afternoon humidity
38%
35%
Humidity - Maximum monthly morning or afternoon humidity
89%
85%
Humidity - Minimum monthly morning or afternoon humidity
51%
50%
Precipitation - Yearly average
49 in
35.7 in
Snowfall - Yearly average
17.8 in
17.2 in
Clouds - Number of days clear of clouds
17.1%
23.1%
Sunshine amount - Average
59.7%
72.1%
Sunshine amount - Differences during a year
23%
21%
Sunshine amount - Maximum monthly
65%
79%
Sunshine amount - Minimum monthly
42%
58%
Wind speed - Average
7.7 mph
12.3 mph
Average climate in Nashville-Davidson, Tennessee
Average climate in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Air pollution
Type
AQI
CO
NO2
OZONE
PB
PM10
PM25
SO2
Year
Nashville-Davidson
Oklahoma City
Nashville-Davidson
Oklahoma City
Nashville-Davidson
Oklahoma City
Nashville-Davidson
Oklahoma City
Nashville-Davidson
Oklahoma City
Nashville-Davidson
Oklahoma City
Nashville-Davidson
Oklahoma City
Nashville-Davidson
Oklahoma City
2018
71
85
0.40
0.29
13.8
6.6
24.1
31.9
N/A
0.002
15.2
21.3
9.2
9.6
0.2
0.0
2017
70
82
0.38
0.32
14.4
6.7
26.8
33.0
N/A
0.002
15.3
20.7
8.7
8.9
0.1
0.0
2016
90
72
0.42
0.29
16.1
6.6
26.4
31.9
N/A
0.002
N/A
19.4
10.1
8.5
0.0
0.2
2015
68
76
0.43
0.24
15.5
7.0
23.6
31.5
N/A
0.002
N/A
19.1
10.8
7.8
0.1
0.5
2014
66
84
N/A
0.15
N/A
7.1
26.3
32.4
N/A
0.002
N/A
N/A
9.8
8.7
1.4
0.1
2013
62
84
N/A
0.14
N/A
8.6
N/A
32.8
N/A
0.002
N/A
N/A
9.7
9.3
N/A
0.2
2012
81
97
N/A
0.13
N/A
9.4
28.3
34.0
N/A
0.007
N/A
N/A
11.0
7.9
2.3
0.3
2011
81
107
N/A
0.24
N/A
9.9
25.9
36.3
N/A
0.003
N/A
N/A
11.0
9.9
1.7
0.8
2010
80
81
N/A
0.30
N/A
8.8
24.3
31.7
N/A
0.002
N/A
N/A
12.2
9.8
2.2
0.7
2009
72
82
N/A
0.52
N/A
8.1
22.5
31.9
N/A
0.002
N/A
N/A
11.5
10.2
2.4
0.7
2008
81
78
N/A
0.51
N/A
9.8
25.7
31.0
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
13.4
N/A
2.5
1.4
2007
99
81
N/A
0.44
N/A
10.2
27.4
29.4
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
15.5
N/A
2.7
2.0
2006
93
95
0.69
0.43
N/A
10.1
24.9
33.7
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
14.9
N/A
2.9
1.2
2005
104
88
0.56
0.38
N/A
11.6
23.5
31.0
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
16.9
N/A
3.1
1.3
2004
83
75
0.61
0.46
N/A
10.5
22.0
28.6
0.006
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
2.6
0.6
2003
93
87
0.67
0.42
N/A
10.9
18.5
30.8
0.005
N/A
N/A
N/A
15.8
N/A
3.8
N/A
2002
92
91
0.67
0.35
N/A
14.3
20.2
29.0
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
15.3
N/A
4.3
2.0
2001
95
87
0.89
0.69
N/A
13.1
19.5
31.0
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
15.6
N/A
4.5
1.8
2000
97
89
0.74
0.66
N/A
13.4
19.8
29.5
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
4.1
3.0
Natural disasters
Type
Nashville-Davidson
Oklahoma City
Tornado activity compared to U.S. average
169.1%
353.4%
Earthquake activity compared to U.S. average
296.1%
938.9%
Natural disasters compared to U.S. average
17%
43%
Transportation
Both cities have extensive highway systems and public transportation options. Nashville-Davidson has a higher walkability score but Oklahoma City has invested heavily in expanding its public transport system.
Transport
Type
Nashville-Davidson
Oklahoma City
Amtrak stations
0
1
Amtrak stations nearby
1
2
Means of transportation to work
Type
Nashville-Davidson
Oklahoma City
Bicycle
0.3%
0.2%
Bus
1.2%
0.3%
Carpooled
9.8%
8.6%
Car alone
85.5%
87.6%
Taxicab
0.1%
0.2%
Walked
1.8%
1.4%
Average travel time to work
Type
Nashville-Davidson
Oklahoma City
Average
31.3 min
25.6 min
Other means
23.4 min
21 min
Public transportation
38.9 min
33.1 min
Private vehicle occupancy
Type
Nashville-Davidson
Oklahoma City
Average
1.2
1.2
Drove alone
88.7%
89.5%
In 2 person carpool
8.5%
7.1%
In 3 person carpool
1.6%
1.9%
In 4 person carpool
0.7%
0.7%
In 5-6 person carpool
0.5%
0.5%
In 7+ person carpool
0%
0.2%
How many people usually rode to work in the car, truck or van.
Real Estate
The real estate market in Oklahoma City is more affordable than Nashville-Davidson, making homeownership more accessible for many people. However, Nashville provides a strong return on investment with increasing property values.
Neighborhoods
Nashville-Davidson neighborhoods like East Nashville and the Gulch are known for their vibrant music scenes. Oklahoma City neighborhoods like Bricktown and Nichols Hills offer a blend of residential and commercial spaces with an abundance of amenities.
Houses and residents
Type
Nashville-Davidson
Oklahoma City
Houses
331,262
302,241
Average household size (people)
2.3
2.5
Median year apartment built
1986
1978
Median year house/condo built
1984
1986
Length of stay in the house since moving in
12.2 years
11.8 years
Houses occupied
305,247 (92.1%)
275,285 (91.1%)
Houses occupied by owners
162,426 (53.2%)
164,470 (59.7%)
Houses occupied by renters
142,821 (46.8%)
110,815 (40.3%)
Median rent asked for vacant for-rent units
$1,391
$1,241
Median monthly housing costs
$1,291
$983
Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses and condos
$221,129
$278,299
Estimated median house or condo value
$346,700
$190,900
Median numbers of rooms
5.2
5.5
Median number of rooms in apartments
4.2
4.3
Median number of rooms in houses and condos
6.3
6.2
Median house price - detached houses
$437,686
$254,772
Median house price - in 2-unit structures
$320,904
$318,820
Median house price - in 3-to-4-unit structures
$319,119
$128,784
Median house price - in 5 or more unit structures
$305,249
$170,231
Median house price - mobile homes
$133,346
$112,256
Median house price - Townhouses or other attached units
$328,258
$245,885
Median house price - All housing units
$412,434
$249,488
Median house age
35
40
Renting percentage
44.6%
40.3%
Housing density (houses/condos per square mile)
699.9
497.9
House value disparities
31%
34.7%
Household income disparities
45.4%
44.3%
Median household income for houses/condes with a mortgage
$93,092
$87,907
Median household income for apartments without a mortgage
$68,871
$61,761
Housing units without a mortgage
3,189 (2.8%)
1,238 (1.2%)
Housing units with both a second mortgage and home equity loan
10,988 (9.6%)
4,838 (4.7%)
Housing units with a mortgage
110,850 (97.2%)
100,798 (98.8%)
Housing units with a home equity loan
333 (0.3%)
123 (0.1%)
Housing units with a second mortgage
13,192 (11.6%)
5,921 (5.8%)
House/condo owner moved in on average (years ago)
9
9
House/condo renter moved in on average (years ago)
1
1
Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities
1.3%
3.1%
Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities
0.5%
1.9%
Housing units in structures
Housing units in structures
Nashville-Davidson
Oklahoma City
One, detached
50.9%
67.8%
One, attached
8.4%
3.4%
Two
3.3%
2.0%
3 or 4
3.1%
5.1%
5 to 9
7.1%
6.0%
10 to 19
8.7%
5.6%
20 to 49
5.3%
2.4%
50 or more
11.9%
4.6%
Mobile homes
1.2%
3.1%
Boats, RVs, vans, etc.
0.1%
0.1%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units
Self-employed workers in own not incorporated business
31,952
20,964
State government workers
15,693
17,132
Unpaid family workers
463
555
Industries and Occupations
The music and healthcare industries dominate Nashville-Davidson, which provides ample job opportunities. Oklahoma City, on the other hand, thrives on its energy and livestock markets, supported by aeronautics and electronics industries.
Both cities offer high-quality health care systems with numerous acclaimed hospitals. However, Nashville stands out with its large healthcare sector, home to many renowned healthcare companies and hospitals.
Health (county statistics)
Type
Nashville-Davidson
Oklahoma City
General health status score of residents in this county from 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent)
Both cities have well-developed infrastructures, including highways, bridges, and public buildings. Nashville-Davidson, however, offers more in terms of modern facilities and public amenities like parks, stadiums, and concert halls due to its bustling music industry.
HMDA - Conventional home purchase loans - Applications denied
Year
Nashville-Davidson
Oklahoma City
1999
2,397
2,925
2000
1,451
2,396
2001
1,130
1,824
2002
1,075
1,507
2003
2,231
2,014
2004
2,731
2,323
2005
3,231
3,134
2006
3,720
3,132
2007
2,419
2,036
2008
952
1,143
2009
532
593
Culture and Food
Nashville-Davidson is steeped in vibrant music culture and is internationally recognized as the home of country music. It also boasts a growing food scene with southern BBQ joints and hot chicken eateries. Oklahoma City offers cowboy culture with ample western-themed attractions and steakhouses.
Sports Teams
Both cities are home to professional sports teams. Nashville hosts the Tennessee Titans (NFL), Nashville Predators (NHL), and Nashville SC (MLS). Oklahoma City is home to the Oklahoma City Thunder (NBA).
Nashville-Davidson, TN and 
Oklahoma City, OK : 605.0 miles
Nashville-Davidson, TN and 
Oklahoma City, OK : 605.0 miles
