salaryNashville is 15% 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
$2,566
$1,881
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,395
$1,652
💵 Families earn per year
$102,702
$83,445
🔑 Buying a house
$831,200
$413,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
113.6
96.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$5,363
$2,472
⚡ Electric bill per month
$152
$144
👥 People living there
344,521
690,130
Commute to work
27.4 min
24.7 min
College degree
29.7%
48%
Own their home
46.2%
52.4%
Below poverty line
12.4%
14.1%
Unemployment
5.8%
4.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Anaheim for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Nashville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Anaheim | Nashville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $98,050 | $49,300 | -50% in Nashville |
| Police Officer | $121,980 | $68,780 | -44% in Nashville |
| Elementary School Teacher | $101,860 | $61,460 | -40% in Nashville |
| Registered Nurse | $135,560 | $84,040 | -38% in Nashville |
| Lawyer | $194,410 | $142,540 | -27% in Nashville |
| Carpenter | $75,740 | $55,770 | -26% in Nashville |
| Nurse Practitioner | $161,470 | $122,320 | -24% in Nashville |
| Dental Hygienist | $122,980 | $94,030 | -24% in Nashville |
Frequently asked questions
Is Anaheim or Nashville cheaper to live in?
Nashville is about 15% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,881 a month there versus $2,566 in Anaheim.
What salary do I need in Nashville to match $60,000 in Anaheim?
About $50,898 a year gives the same standard of living in Nashville.
Where do people earn more, Anaheim or Nashville?
The typical household earns $102,702 in Anaheim and $83,445 in Nashville, 23% more in Anaheim.