Quick answer
Overall prices in the Nashville, TN metro were 96.3 vs 99.5 in Jacksonville, FL in 2024 (US = 100), so Nashville is 3.2% less expensive than Jacksonville; housing rents differ by 5% (104.6 vs 109.8). A $75,000 income in Nashville buys about what $77,449 buys in Jacksonville, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Nashville | Jacksonville | Nashville vs Jacksonville |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 96.3 | 99.5 | -3.2% |
| Goods | 96.2 | 96.2 | +0.0% |
| Housing (rents) | 104.6 | 109.8 | -4.7% |
| Utilities | 72.0 | 87.5 | -17.8% |
| Other services | 95.1 | 98.9 | -3.8% |
| All items, 2008 | 95.7 | 99.6 | -3.9% |
| $50,000 in Nashville equals in Jacksonville | $51,633 | ||
| $100,000 in Nashville equals in Jacksonville | $103,266 | ||
| $150,000 in Nashville equals in Jacksonville | $154,898 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.