Quick answer
Overall prices in the Tampa, FL metro were 100.9 vs 96.3 in Nashville, TN in 2024 (US = 100), so Tampa is 4.7% more expensive than Nashville; housing rents differ by 20% (125.8 vs 104.6). A $75,000 income in Tampa buys about what $71,616 buys in Nashville, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Tampa | Nashville | Tampa vs Nashville |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 100.9 | 96.3 | +4.7% |
| Goods | 95.5 | 96.2 | -0.8% |
| Housing (rents) | 125.8 | 104.6 | +20.3% |
| Utilities | 88.5 | 72.0 | +23.0% |
| Other services | 97.6 | 95.1 | +2.5% |
| All items, 2008 | 103.3 | 95.7 | +7.9% |
| $50,000 in Tampa equals in Nashville | $47,744 | ||
| $100,000 in Tampa equals in Nashville | $95,488 | ||
| $150,000 in Tampa equals in Nashville | $143,232 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.