Quick answer
Overall prices in the Atlanta, GA metro were 100.1 vs 96.3 in Nashville, TN in 2024 (US = 100), so Atlanta is 3.9% more expensive than Nashville; housing rents differ by 6% (111.0 vs 104.6). A $75,000 income in Atlanta buys about what $72,212 buys in Nashville, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Atlanta | Nashville | Atlanta vs Nashville |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 100.1 | 96.3 | +3.9% |
| Goods | 100.4 | 96.2 | +4.3% |
| Housing (rents) | 111.0 | 104.6 | +6.1% |
| Utilities | 96.2 | 72.0 | +33.8% |
| Other services | 96.7 | 95.1 | +1.6% |
| All items, 2008 | 98.1 | 95.7 | +2.5% |
| $50,000 in Atlanta equals in Nashville | $48,141 | ||
| $100,000 in Atlanta equals in Nashville | $96,282 | ||
| $150,000 in Atlanta equals in Nashville | $144,423 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.