salaryAbout the sameBased 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
$1,401
$1,881
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,284
$1,652
💵 Families earn per year
$73,680
$83,445
🔑 Buying a house
$291,500
$413,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
96.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,678
$2,472
⚡ Electric bill per month
$94
$144
👥 People living there
562,218
690,130
Commute to work
22.4 min
24.7 min
College degree
39.2%
48%
Own their home
61.8%
52.4%
Below poverty line
15.5%
14.1%
Unemployment
5.4%
4.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Albuquerque 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 | Albuquerque | Nashville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Manager | $94,640 | $119,990 | +27% in Nashville |
| Market Research Analyst | $62,040 | $77,240 | +25% in Nashville |
| Lawyer | $114,610 | $142,540 | +24% in Nashville |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $38,050 | $29,390 | -23% in Nashville |
| Elementary School Teacher | $75,520 | $61,460 | -19% in Nashville |
| Firefighter | $42,420 | $49,300 | +16% in Nashville |
| Medical Assistant | $39,200 | $44,620 | +14% in Nashville |
| Nurse Practitioner | $140,950 | $122,320 | -13% in Nashville |
Frequently asked questions
Is Albuquerque or Nashville cheaper to live in?
Albuquerque and Nashville cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Nashville to match $60,000 in Albuquerque?
About $60,497 a year gives the same standard of living in Nashville.
Where do people earn more, Albuquerque or Nashville?
The typical household earns $73,680 in Albuquerque and $83,445 in Nashville, 12% more in Nashville.