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Overall prices in the Nashville, TN metro were 96.3 vs 101.8 in Providence, RI in 2024 (US = 100), so Nashville is 5.3% less expensive than Providence; housing rents differ by 1% (104.6 vs 103.9). A $75,000 income in Nashville buys about what $79,231 buys in Providence, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Nashville | Providence | Nashville vs Providence |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 96.3 | 101.8 | -5.3% |
| Goods | 96.2 | 97.1 | -0.9% |
| Housing (rents) | 104.6 | 103.9 | +0.7% |
| Utilities | 72.0 | 148.8 | -51.6% |
| Other services | 95.1 | 102.3 | -7.0% |
| All items, 2008 | 95.7 | 103.7 | -7.7% |
| $50,000 in Nashville equals in Providence | $52,821 | ||
| $100,000 in Nashville equals in Providence | $105,642 | ||
| $150,000 in Nashville equals in Providence | $158,462 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.