Quick answer
Overall prices in the San Francisco, CA metro were 115.6 vs 96.3 in Nashville, TN in 2024 (US = 100), so San Francisco is 20.0% more expensive than Nashville; housing rents differ by 86% (194.7 vs 104.6). A $75,000 income in San Francisco buys about what $62,496 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 Francisco | Nashville | San Francisco vs Nashville |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 115.6 | 96.3 | +20.0% |
| Goods | 108.5 | 96.2 | +12.7% |
| Housing (rents) | 194.7 | 104.6 | +86.1% |
| Utilities | 172.6 | 72.0 | +139.9% |
| Other services | 106.2 | 95.1 | +11.6% |
| All items, 2008 | 119.1 | 95.7 | +24.4% |
| $50,000 in San Francisco equals in Nashville | $41,664 | ||
| $100,000 in San Francisco equals in Nashville | $83,328 | ||
| $150,000 in San Francisco equals in Nashville | $124,992 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.