Quick answer
Overall prices in the Charlotte, NC metro were 97.3 vs 96.3 in Nashville, TN in 2024 (US = 100), so Charlotte is 1.0% more expensive than Nashville; housing rents differ by 7% (97.6 vs 104.6). A $75,000 income in Charlotte buys about what $74,222 buys in Nashville, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Charlotte | Nashville | Charlotte vs Nashville |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 97.3 | 96.3 | +1.0% |
| Goods | 96.6 | 96.2 | +0.3% |
| Housing (rents) | 97.6 | 104.6 | -6.7% |
| Utilities | 89.2 | 72.0 | +23.9% |
| Other services | 98.2 | 95.1 | +3.2% |
| All items, 2008 | 95.3 | 95.7 | -0.4% |
| $50,000 in Charlotte equals in Nashville | $49,481 | ||
| $100,000 in Charlotte equals in Nashville | $98,962 | ||
| $150,000 in Charlotte equals in Nashville | $148,444 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.