salaryNashville is 9% 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
$2,087
$1,881
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,000
$1,652
💵 Families earn per year
$95,305
$83,445
🔑 Buying a house
$469,100
$413,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.8
96.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,457
$2,472
⚡ Electric bill per month
$141
$144
👥 People living there
394,432
690,130
Commute to work
28.6 min
24.7 min
College degree
33.6%
48%
Own their home
62.4%
52.4%
Below poverty line
11.9%
14.1%
Unemployment
5.9%
4.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Aurora 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 | Aurora | Nashville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $87,980 | $49,300 | -44% in Nashville |
| Police Officer | $101,970 | $68,780 | -33% in Nashville |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $39,650 | $29,390 | -26% in Nashville |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $127,880 | $99,270 | -22% in Nashville |
| Market Research Analyst | $99,040 | $77,240 | -22% in Nashville |
| Accountant | $100,020 | $78,080 | -22% in Nashville |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,910 | $61,460 | -20% in Nashville |
| Lawyer | $177,380 | $142,540 | -20% in Nashville |
Frequently asked questions
Is Aurora or Nashville cheaper to live in?
Nashville is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,881 a month there versus $2,087 in Aurora.
What salary do I need in Nashville to match $60,000 in Aurora?
About $54,643 a year gives the same standard of living in Nashville.
Where do people earn more, Aurora or Nashville?
The typical household earns $95,305 in Aurora and $83,445 in Nashville, 14% more in Aurora.