Quick answer
Overall prices in the Columbus, OH metro were 95.5 vs 96.3 in Nashville, TN in 2024 (US = 100), so Columbus is 0.9% less expensive than Nashville; housing rents differ by 16% (87.9 vs 104.6). A $75,000 income in Columbus buys about what $75,683 buys in Nashville, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Columbus | Nashville | Columbus vs Nashville |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 95.5 | 96.3 | -0.9% |
| Goods | 93.6 | 96.2 | -2.7% |
| Housing (rents) | 87.9 | 104.6 | -15.9% |
| Utilities | 95.5 | 72.0 | +32.8% |
| Other services | 98.9 | 95.1 | +4.0% |
| All items, 2008 | 96.6 | 95.7 | +0.9% |
| $50,000 in Columbus equals in Nashville | $50,455 | ||
| $100,000 in Columbus equals in Nashville | $100,910 | ||
| $150,000 in Columbus equals in Nashville | $151,365 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.