Quick answer
Overall prices in the Minneapolis, MN metro were 104.8 vs 96.3 in Nashville, TN in 2024 (US = 100), so Minneapolis is 8.8% more expensive than Nashville; housing rents differ by 7% (111.8 vs 104.6). A $75,000 income in Minneapolis buys about what $68,930 buys in Nashville, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Minneapolis | Nashville | Minneapolis vs Nashville |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 104.8 | 96.3 | +8.8% |
| Goods | 103.1 | 96.2 | +7.1% |
| Housing (rents) | 111.8 | 104.6 | +6.9% |
| Utilities | 93.5 | 72.0 | +29.9% |
| Other services | 104.4 | 95.1 | +9.8% |
| All items, 2008 | 102.9 | 95.7 | +7.6% |
| $50,000 in Minneapolis equals in Nashville | $45,953 | ||
| $100,000 in Minneapolis equals in Nashville | $91,906 | ||
| $150,000 in Minneapolis equals in Nashville | $137,859 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.