Quick answer
Overall prices in the Dallas, TX metro were 103.1 vs 96.3 in Nashville, TN in 2024 (US = 100), so Dallas is 7.0% more expensive than Nashville; housing rents differ by 13% (117.9 vs 104.6). A $75,000 income in Dallas buys about what $70,088 buys in Nashville, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Dallas | Nashville | Dallas vs Nashville |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 103.1 | 96.3 | +7.0% |
| Goods | 102.8 | 96.2 | +6.8% |
| Housing (rents) | 117.9 | 104.6 | +12.7% |
| Utilities | 90.7 | 72.0 | +26.1% |
| Other services | 99.7 | 95.1 | +4.8% |
| All items, 2008 | 101.4 | 95.7 | +5.9% |
| $50,000 in Dallas equals in Nashville | $46,725 | ||
| $100,000 in Dallas equals in Nashville | $93,450 | ||
| $150,000 in Dallas equals in Nashville | $140,176 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.