salaryNashville is 4% 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
$1,999
$1,881
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,921
$1,652
💵 Families earn per year
$92,376
$83,445
🔑 Buying a house
$439,600
$413,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.1
96.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,231
$2,472
⚡ Electric bill per month
$128
$144
👥 People living there
505,268
690,130
Commute to work
26.5 min
24.7 min
College degree
59.2%
48%
Own their home
46.4%
52.4%
Below poverty line
16.9%
14.1%
Unemployment
5.9%
4.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Atlanta for higher incomes, a more educated workforce.
- Pick Nashville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Atlanta | Nashville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,460 | $29,390 | +59% in Nashville |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,570 | $61,460 | -20% in Nashville |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $119,090 | $99,270 | -17% in Nashville |
| Registered Nurse | $100,490 | $84,040 | -16% in Nashville |
| Physician Assistant | $111,810 | $129,050 | +15% in Nashville |
| Police Officer | $60,910 | $68,780 | +13% in Nashville |
| Civil Engineer | $88,000 | $98,650 | +12% in Nashville |
| Carpenter | $50,680 | $55,770 | +10% in Nashville |
Frequently asked questions
Is Atlanta or Nashville cheaper to live in?
Nashville is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,881 a month there versus $1,999 in Atlanta.
What salary do I need in Nashville to match $60,000 in Atlanta?
About $57,769 a year gives the same standard of living in Nashville.
Where do people earn more, Atlanta or Nashville?
The typical household earns $92,376 in Atlanta and $83,445 in Nashville, 11% more in Atlanta.