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Overall prices in the Pittsburgh, PA metro were 94.7 vs 96.3 in Nashville, TN in 2024 (US = 100), so Pittsburgh is 1.7% less expensive than Nashville; housing rents differ by 31% (72.0 vs 104.6). A $75,000 income in Pittsburgh buys about what $76,321 buys in Nashville, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Pittsburgh | Nashville | Pittsburgh vs Nashville |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 94.7 | 96.3 | -1.7% |
| Goods | 100.7 | 96.2 | +4.6% |
| Housing (rents) | 72.0 | 104.6 | -31.2% |
| Utilities | 107.7 | 72.0 | +49.7% |
| Other services | 97.7 | 95.1 | +2.7% |
| All items, 2008 | 92.4 | 95.7 | -3.4% |
| $50,000 in Pittsburgh equals in Nashville | $50,880 | ||
| $100,000 in Pittsburgh equals in Nashville | $101,761 | ||
| $150,000 in Pittsburgh equals in Nashville | $152,641 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.