Quick answer
Overall prices in the Portland, OR metro were 105.4 vs 96.3 in Nashville, TN in 2024 (US = 100), so Portland is 9.4% more expensive than Nashville; housing rents differ by 20% (125.1 vs 104.6). A $75,000 income in Portland buys about what $68,538 buys in Nashville, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Portland | Nashville | Portland vs Nashville |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 105.4 | 96.3 | +9.4% |
| Goods | 105.2 | 96.2 | +9.3% |
| Housing (rents) | 125.1 | 104.6 | +19.6% |
| Utilities | 107.0 | 72.0 | +48.7% |
| Other services | 100.1 | 95.1 | +5.2% |
| All items, 2008 | 98.7 | 95.7 | +3.2% |
| $50,000 in Portland equals in Nashville | $45,692 | ||
| $100,000 in Portland equals in Nashville | $91,384 | ||
| $150,000 in Portland equals in Nashville | $137,076 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.