Quick answer
Overall prices in the New York, NY metro were 112.6 vs 96.3 in Nashville, TN in 2024 (US = 100), so New York is 16.8% more expensive than Nashville; housing rents differ by 42% (148.6 vs 104.6). A $75,000 income in New York buys about what $64,189 buys in Nashville, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | New York | Nashville | New York vs Nashville |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 112.6 | 96.3 | +16.8% |
| Goods | 110.3 | 96.2 | +14.6% |
| Housing (rents) | 148.6 | 104.6 | +42.0% |
| Utilities | 127.0 | 72.0 | +76.5% |
| Other services | 105.8 | 95.1 | +11.2% |
| All items, 2008 | 113.5 | 95.7 | +18.6% |
| $50,000 in New York equals in Nashville | $42,793 | ||
| $100,000 in New York equals in Nashville | $85,586 | ||
| $150,000 in New York equals in Nashville | $128,379 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.