Quick answer
Overall prices in the Seattle, WA metro were 111.1 vs 96.3 in Nashville, TN in 2024 (US = 100), so Seattle is 15.4% more expensive than Nashville; housing rents differ by 45% (151.3 vs 104.6). A $75,000 income in Seattle buys about what $65,015 buys in Nashville, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Seattle | Nashville | Seattle vs Nashville |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 111.1 | 96.3 | +15.4% |
| Goods | 104.0 | 96.2 | +8.0% |
| Housing (rents) | 151.3 | 104.6 | +44.6% |
| Utilities | 92.8 | 72.0 | +29.0% |
| Other services | 106.8 | 95.1 | +12.3% |
| All items, 2008 | 109.1 | 95.7 | +14.0% |
| $50,000 in Seattle equals in Nashville | $43,344 | ||
| $100,000 in Seattle equals in Nashville | $86,687 | ||
| $150,000 in Seattle equals in Nashville | $130,031 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.