Quick answer
Overall prices in the Austin, TX metro were 98.1 vs 96.3 in Nashville, TN in 2024 (US = 100), so Austin is 1.8% more expensive than Nashville; housing rents differ by 15% (120.4 vs 104.6). A $75,000 income in Austin buys about what $73,678 buys in Nashville, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Austin | Nashville | Austin vs Nashville |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 98.1 | 96.3 | +1.8% |
| Goods | 93.8 | 96.2 | -2.6% |
| Housing (rents) | 120.4 | 104.6 | +15.0% |
| Utilities | 82.0 | 72.0 | +14.0% |
| Other services | 96.2 | 95.1 | +1.2% |
| All items, 2008 | 99.6 | 95.7 | +4.1% |
| $50,000 in Austin equals in Nashville | $49,119 | ||
| $100,000 in Austin equals in Nashville | $98,238 | ||
| $150,000 in Austin equals in Nashville | $147,357 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.