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Overall prices in the Nashville, TN metro were 96.3 vs 95.8 in Buffalo, NY in 2024 (US = 100), so Nashville is 0.5% more expensive than Buffalo; housing rents differ by 29% (104.6 vs 81.0). A $75,000 income in Nashville buys about what $74,615 buys in Buffalo, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Nashville | Buffalo | Nashville vs Buffalo |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 96.3 | 95.8 | +0.5% |
| Goods | 96.2 | 99.7 | -3.5% |
| Housing (rents) | 104.6 | 81.0 | +29.2% |
| Utilities | 72.0 | 129.5 | -44.4% |
| Other services | 95.1 | 97.8 | -2.7% |
| All items, 2008 | 95.7 | 97.0 | -1.4% |
| $50,000 in Nashville equals in Buffalo | $49,744 | ||
| $100,000 in Nashville equals in Buffalo | $99,487 | ||
| $150,000 in Nashville equals in Buffalo | $149,231 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.