Quick answer
Overall prices in the Boston, MA metro were 108.3 vs 96.3 in Nashville, TN in 2024 (US = 100), so Boston is 12.4% more expensive than Nashville; housing rents differ by 42% (148.4 vs 104.6). A $75,000 income in Boston buys about what $66,737 buys in Nashville, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Boston | Nashville | Boston vs Nashville |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 108.3 | 96.3 | +12.4% |
| Goods | 99.7 | 96.2 | +3.5% |
| Housing (rents) | 148.4 | 104.6 | +41.9% |
| Utilities | 148.8 | 72.0 | +106.8% |
| Other services | 103.6 | 95.1 | +8.9% |
| All items, 2008 | 107.7 | 95.7 | +12.6% |
| $50,000 in Boston equals in Nashville | $44,491 | ||
| $100,000 in Boston equals in Nashville | $88,983 | ||
| $150,000 in Boston equals in Nashville | $133,474 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.