salaryAkron is 3% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Nashville to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,129
$1,881
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,068
$1,652
💵 Families earn per year
$51,850
$83,445
🔑 Buying a house
$122,000
$413,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.4
96.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,950
$2,472
⚡ Electric bill per month
$97
$144
👥 People living there
189,247
690,130
Commute to work
22.2 min
24.7 min
College degree
23.6%
48%
Own their home
50.7%
52.4%
Below poverty line
23.3%
14.1%
Unemployment
7.8%
4.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Akron for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Nashville for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Akron | Nashville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Manager | $98,340 | $119,990 | +22% in Nashville |
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,560 | $61,460 | -22% in Nashville |
| Software Developer | $105,430 | $126,610 | +20% in Nashville |
| Firefighter | $61,140 | $49,300 | -19% in Nashville |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,150 | $29,390 | -19% in Nashville |
| Electrician | $77,360 | $63,340 | -18% in Nashville |
| Market Research Analyst | $66,000 | $77,240 | +17% in Nashville |
| Dental Hygienist | $82,970 | $94,030 | +13% in Nashville |
Frequently asked questions
Is Akron or Nashville cheaper to live in?
Akron is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,129 a month there versus $1,881 in Nashville.
What salary do I need in Nashville to match $60,000 in Akron?
About $61,907 a year gives the same standard of living in Nashville.
Where do people earn more, Akron or Nashville?
The typical household earns $51,850 in Akron and $83,445 in Nashville, 38% more in Nashville.