Quick answer
Overall prices in the Nashville, TN metro were 96.3 vs 90.4 in Oklahoma City, OK in 2024 (US = 100), so Nashville is 6.6% more expensive than Oklahoma City; housing rents differ by 42% (104.6 vs 73.9). A $75,000 income in Nashville buys about what $70,383 buys in Oklahoma City, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Nashville | Oklahoma City | Nashville vs Oklahoma City |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 96.3 | 90.4 | +6.6% |
| Goods | 96.2 | 93.8 | +2.6% |
| Housing (rents) | 104.6 | 73.9 | +41.6% |
| Utilities | 72.0 | 74.1 | -2.9% |
| Other services | 95.1 | 95.5 | -0.3% |
| All items, 2008 | 95.7 | 92.8 | +3.1% |
| $50,000 in Nashville equals in Oklahoma City | $46,922 | ||
| $100,000 in Nashville equals in Oklahoma City | $93,845 | ||
| $150,000 in Nashville equals in Oklahoma City | $140,767 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.