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Overall prices in the Los Angeles, CA metro were 113.6 vs 96.3 in Nashville, TN in 2024 (US = 100), so Los Angeles is 17.9% more expensive than Nashville; housing rents differ by 63% (170.4 vs 104.6). A $75,000 income in Los Angeles buys about what $63,622 buys in Nashville, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Los Angeles | Nashville | Los Angeles vs Nashville |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 113.6 | 96.3 | +17.9% |
| Goods | 106.6 | 96.2 | +10.8% |
| Housing (rents) | 170.4 | 104.6 | +62.9% |
| Utilities | 158.6 | 72.0 | +120.4% |
| Other services | 104.4 | 95.1 | +9.7% |
| All items, 2008 | 113.3 | 95.7 | +18.4% |
| $50,000 in Los Angeles equals in Nashville | $42,415 | ||
| $100,000 in Los Angeles equals in Nashville | $84,830 | ||
| $150,000 in Los Angeles equals in Nashville | $127,245 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.