Quick answer
Overall prices in the Baltimore, MD metro were 104.5 vs 96.3 in Nashville, TN in 2024 (US = 100), so Baltimore is 8.5% more expensive than Nashville; housing rents differ by 13% (118.2 vs 104.6). A $75,000 income in Baltimore buys about what $69,151 buys in Nashville, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Baltimore | Nashville | Baltimore vs Nashville |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 104.5 | 96.3 | +8.5% |
| Goods | 102.4 | 96.2 | +6.3% |
| Housing (rents) | 118.2 | 104.6 | +13.0% |
| Utilities | 110.2 | 72.0 | +53.2% |
| Other services | 101.5 | 95.1 | +6.7% |
| All items, 2008 | 106.4 | 95.7 | +11.2% |
| $50,000 in Baltimore equals in Nashville | $46,100 | ||
| $100,000 in Baltimore equals in Nashville | $92,201 | ||
| $150,000 in Baltimore equals in Nashville | $138,301 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.