Quick answer
Overall prices in the Denver, CO metro were 105.8 vs 96.3 in Nashville, TN in 2024 (US = 100), so Denver is 9.8% more expensive than Nashville; housing rents differ by 40% (146.9 vs 104.6). A $75,000 income in Denver buys about what $68,304 buys in Nashville, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Denver | Nashville | Denver vs Nashville |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 105.8 | 96.3 | +9.8% |
| Goods | 101.0 | 96.2 | +4.9% |
| Housing (rents) | 146.9 | 104.6 | +40.4% |
| Utilities | 87.9 | 72.0 | +22.1% |
| Other services | 99.4 | 95.1 | +4.5% |
| All items, 2008 | 105.8 | 95.7 | +10.6% |
| $50,000 in Denver equals in Nashville | $45,536 | ||
| $100,000 in Denver equals in Nashville | $91,072 | ||
| $150,000 in Denver equals in Nashville | $136,608 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.