Quick answer
Overall prices in the San Diego, CA metro were 111.9 vs 96.3 in Nashville, TN in 2024 (US = 100), so San Diego is 16.1% more expensive than Nashville; housing rents differ by 71% (179.3 vs 104.6). A $75,000 income in San Diego buys about what $64,577 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 Diego | Nashville | San Diego vs Nashville |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 111.9 | 96.3 | +16.1% |
| Goods | 108.0 | 96.2 | +12.2% |
| Housing (rents) | 179.3 | 104.6 | +71.3% |
| Utilities | 174.2 | 72.0 | +142.2% |
| Other services | 99.6 | 95.1 | +4.7% |
| All items, 2008 | 113.7 | 95.7 | +18.9% |
| $50,000 in San Diego equals in Nashville | $43,051 | ||
| $100,000 in San Diego equals in Nashville | $86,103 | ||
| $150,000 in San Diego equals in Nashville | $129,154 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.