Quick answer
Overall prices in the Nashville, TN metro were 96.3 vs 92.6 in New Orleans, LA in 2024 (US = 100), so Nashville is 4.0% more expensive than New Orleans; housing rents differ by 22% (104.6 vs 86.0). A $75,000 income in Nashville buys about what $72,088 buys in New Orleans, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Nashville | New Orleans | Nashville vs New Orleans |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 96.3 | 92.6 | +4.0% |
| Goods | 96.2 | 93.7 | +2.7% |
| Housing (rents) | 104.6 | 86.0 | +21.6% |
| Utilities | 72.0 | 71.2 | +1.0% |
| Other services | 95.1 | 95.7 | -0.6% |
| All items, 2008 | 95.7 | 98.2 | -2.6% |
| $50,000 in Nashville equals in New Orleans | $48,058 | ||
| $100,000 in Nashville equals in New Orleans | $96,117 | ||
| $150,000 in Nashville equals in New Orleans | $144,175 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.