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Overall prices in the Nashville, TN metro were 96.3 vs 97.9 in Virginia Beach, VA in 2024 (US = 100), so Nashville is 1.6% less expensive than Virginia Beach; housing rents differ by 5% (104.6 vs 99.8). A $75,000 income in Nashville buys about what $76,248 buys in Virginia Beach, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Nashville | Virginia Beach | Nashville vs Virginia Beach |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 96.3 | 97.9 | -1.6% |
| Goods | 96.2 | 96.8 | -0.5% |
| Housing (rents) | 104.6 | 99.8 | +4.8% |
| Utilities | 72.0 | 89.6 | -19.7% |
| Other services | 95.1 | 98.6 | -3.5% |
| All items, 2008 | 95.7 | 100.1 | -4.4% |
| $50,000 in Nashville equals in Virginia Beach | $50,832 | ||
| $100,000 in Nashville equals in Virginia Beach | $101,664 | ||
| $150,000 in Nashville equals in Virginia Beach | $152,496 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.