Quick answer
Overall prices in the Cleveland, OH metro were 93.9 vs 96.3 in Nashville, TN in 2024 (US = 100), so Cleveland is 2.5% less expensive than Nashville; housing rents differ by 24% (79.4 vs 104.6). A $75,000 income in Cleveland buys about what $76,928 buys in Nashville, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Cleveland | Nashville | Cleveland vs Nashville |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 93.9 | 96.3 | -2.5% |
| Goods | 93.6 | 96.2 | -2.7% |
| Housing (rents) | 79.4 | 104.6 | -24.1% |
| Utilities | 96.0 | 72.0 | +33.4% |
| Other services | 98.9 | 95.1 | +4.0% |
| All items, 2008 | 92.6 | 95.7 | -3.3% |
| $50,000 in Cleveland equals in Nashville | $51,286 | ||
| $100,000 in Cleveland equals in Nashville | $102,571 | ||
| $150,000 in Cleveland equals in Nashville | $153,857 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.