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Overall prices in the Nashville, TN metro were 96.3 vs 110.4 in San Jose, CA in 2024 (US = 100), so Nashville is 12.8% less expensive than San Jose; housing rents differ by 51% (104.6 vs 211.9). A $75,000 income in Nashville buys about what $85,965 buys in San Jose, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Nashville | San Jose | Nashville vs San Jose |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 96.3 | 110.4 | -12.8% |
| Goods | 96.2 | 105.2 | -8.5% |
| Housing (rents) | 104.6 | 211.9 | -50.6% |
| Utilities | 72.0 | 156.7 | -54.1% |
| Other services | 95.1 | 100.3 | -5.1% |
| All items, 2008 | 95.7 | 119.3 | -19.8% |
| $50,000 in Nashville equals in San Jose | $57,310 | ||
| $100,000 in Nashville equals in San Jose | $114,620 | ||
| $150,000 in Nashville equals in San Jose | $171,931 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.