Quick answer
Overall prices in the Cincinnati, OH metro were 95.4 vs 96.3 in Nashville, TN in 2024 (US = 100), so Cincinnati is 1.0% less expensive than Nashville; housing rents differ by 16% (87.6 vs 104.6). A $75,000 income in Cincinnati buys about what $75,761 buys in Nashville, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Cincinnati | Nashville | Cincinnati vs Nashville |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 95.4 | 96.3 | -1.0% |
| Goods | 93.8 | 96.2 | -2.6% |
| Housing (rents) | 87.6 | 104.6 | -16.3% |
| Utilities | 91.0 | 72.0 | +26.4% |
| Other services | 99.0 | 95.1 | +4.1% |
| All items, 2008 | 97.1 | 95.7 | +1.5% |
| $50,000 in Cincinnati equals in Nashville | $50,507 | ||
| $100,000 in Cincinnati equals in Nashville | $101,015 | ||
| $150,000 in Cincinnati equals in Nashville | $151,522 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.