Quick answer
Overall prices in the San Antonio, TX metro were 94.7 vs 96.3 in Nashville, TN in 2024 (US = 100), so San Antonio is 1.7% less expensive than Nashville; housing rents differ by 10% (94.6 vs 104.6). A $75,000 income in San Antonio buys about what $76,284 buys in Nashville, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | San Antonio | Nashville | San Antonio vs Nashville |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 94.7 | 96.3 | -1.7% |
| Goods | 93.8 | 96.2 | -2.6% |
| Housing (rents) | 94.6 | 104.6 | -9.6% |
| Utilities | 82.2 | 72.0 | +14.2% |
| Other services | 96.2 | 95.1 | +1.2% |
| All items, 2008 | 96.1 | 95.7 | +0.4% |
| $50,000 in San Antonio equals in Nashville | $50,856 | ||
| $100,000 in San Antonio equals in Nashville | $101,712 | ||
| $150,000 in San Antonio equals in Nashville | $152,569 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.