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Overall prices in the St. Louis, MO metro were 95.1 vs 96.3 in Nashville, TN in 2024 (US = 100), so St. Louis is 1.3% less expensive than Nashville; housing rents differ by 24% (79.0 vs 104.6). A $75,000 income in St. Louis buys about what $75,986 buys in Nashville, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | St. Louis | Nashville | St. Louis vs Nashville |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 95.1 | 96.3 | -1.3% |
| Goods | 100.0 | 96.2 | +3.9% |
| Housing (rents) | 79.0 | 104.6 | -24.5% |
| Utilities | 69.9 | 72.0 | -2.8% |
| Other services | 98.6 | 95.1 | +3.7% |
| All items, 2008 | 91.0 | 95.7 | -4.9% |
| $50,000 in St. Louis equals in Nashville | $50,657 | ||
| $100,000 in St. Louis equals in Nashville | $101,315 | ||
| $150,000 in St. Louis equals in Nashville | $151,972 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.