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Overall prices in the Nashville, TN metro were 96.3 vs 98.2 in Raleigh, NC in 2024 (US = 100), so Nashville is 1.9% less expensive than Raleigh; housing rents differ by 1% (104.6 vs 103.5). A $75,000 income in Nashville buys about what $76,416 buys in Raleigh, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Nashville | Raleigh | Nashville vs Raleigh |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 96.3 | 98.2 | -1.9% |
| Goods | 96.2 | 96.6 | -0.4% |
| Housing (rents) | 104.6 | 103.5 | +1.1% |
| Utilities | 72.0 | 89.0 | -19.1% |
| Other services | 95.1 | 98.2 | -3.1% |
| All items, 2008 | 95.7 | 97.0 | -1.4% |
| $50,000 in Nashville equals in Raleigh | $50,944 | ||
| $100,000 in Nashville equals in Raleigh | $101,888 | ||
| $150,000 in Nashville equals in Raleigh | $152,832 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.