Quick answer
Overall prices in the Sacramento, CA metro were 106.7 vs 96.3 in Nashville, TN in 2024 (US = 100), so Sacramento is 10.7% more expensive than Nashville; housing rents differ by 24% (130.2 vs 104.6). A $75,000 income in Sacramento buys about what $67,736 buys in Nashville, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Sacramento | Nashville | Sacramento vs Nashville |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 106.7 | 96.3 | +10.7% |
| Goods | 105.2 | 96.2 | +9.3% |
| Housing (rents) | 130.2 | 104.6 | +24.5% |
| Utilities | 151.3 | 72.0 | +110.3% |
| Other services | 100.3 | 95.1 | +5.4% |
| All items, 2008 | 101.3 | 95.7 | +5.8% |
| $50,000 in Sacramento equals in Nashville | $45,157 | ||
| $100,000 in Sacramento equals in Nashville | $90,314 | ||
| $150,000 in Sacramento equals in Nashville | $135,471 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.