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Overall prices in the Nashville, TN metro were 96.3 vs 100.9 in Salt Lake City, UT in 2024 (US = 100), so Nashville is 4.5% less expensive than Salt Lake City; housing rents differ by 15% (104.6 vs 123.3). A $75,000 income in Nashville buys about what $78,527 buys in Salt Lake City, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Nashville | Salt Lake City | Nashville vs Salt Lake City |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 96.3 | 100.9 | -4.5% |
| Goods | 96.2 | 96.4 | -0.2% |
| Housing (rents) | 104.6 | 123.3 | -15.2% |
| Utilities | 72.0 | 79.0 | -8.9% |
| Other services | 95.1 | 99.0 | -3.9% |
| All items, 2008 | 95.7 | 98.5 | -2.8% |
| $50,000 in Nashville equals in Salt Lake City | $52,351 | ||
| $100,000 in Nashville equals in Salt Lake City | $104,702 | ||
| $150,000 in Nashville equals in Salt Lake City | $157,053 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.