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Overall prices in the Nashville, TN metro were 96.3 vs 93.1 in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY in 2024 (US = 100), so Nashville is 3.5% more expensive than Louisville/Jefferson County; housing rents differ by 33% (104.6 vs 78.6). A $75,000 income in Nashville buys about what $72,459 buys in Louisville/Jefferson County, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Nashville | Louisville/Jefferson County | Nashville vs Louisville/Jefferson County |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 96.3 | 93.1 | +3.5% |
| Goods | 96.2 | 96.2 | +0.0% |
| Housing (rents) | 104.6 | 78.6 | +33.2% |
| Utilities | 72.0 | 75.0 | -4.0% |
| Other services | 95.1 | 96.8 | -1.7% |
| All items, 2008 | 95.7 | 93.2 | +2.7% |
| $50,000 in Nashville equals in Louisville/Jefferson County | $48,306 | ||
| $100,000 in Nashville equals in Louisville/Jefferson County | $96,612 | ||
| $150,000 in Nashville equals in Louisville/Jefferson County | $144,918 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.