Quick answer
Overall prices in the Houston, TX metro were 98.6 vs 96.3 in Nashville, TN in 2024 (US = 100), so Houston is 2.4% more expensive than Nashville; housing rents differ by 0% (104.5 vs 104.6). A $75,000 income in Houston buys about what $73,258 buys in Nashville, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Houston | Nashville | Houston vs Nashville |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 98.6 | 96.3 | +2.4% |
| Goods | 100.6 | 96.2 | +4.6% |
| Housing (rents) | 104.5 | 104.6 | -0.1% |
| Utilities | 95.3 | 72.0 | +32.4% |
| Other services | 95.6 | 95.1 | +0.5% |
| All items, 2008 | 99.4 | 95.7 | +3.9% |
| $50,000 in Houston equals in Nashville | $48,839 | ||
| $100,000 in Houston equals in Nashville | $97,677 | ||
| $150,000 in Houston equals in Nashville | $146,516 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.