Quick answer
Overall prices in the Philadelphia, PA metro were 102.6 vs 96.3 in Nashville, TN in 2024 (US = 100), so Philadelphia is 6.5% more expensive than Nashville; housing rents differ by 8% (113.1 vs 104.6). A $75,000 income in Philadelphia buys about what $70,454 buys in Nashville, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Philadelphia | Nashville | Philadelphia vs Nashville |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 102.6 | 96.3 | +6.5% |
| Goods | 96.8 | 96.2 | +0.6% |
| Housing (rents) | 113.1 | 104.6 | +8.1% |
| Utilities | 114.4 | 72.0 | +59.0% |
| Other services | 103.1 | 95.1 | +8.3% |
| All items, 2008 | 106.4 | 95.7 | +11.2% |
| $50,000 in Philadelphia equals in Nashville | $46,969 | ||
| $100,000 in Philadelphia equals in Nashville | $93,939 | ||
| $150,000 in Philadelphia equals in Nashville | $140,908 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.