salaryNashville is 5% 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
$2,018
$1,881
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,407
$1,652
💵 Families earn per year
$86,862
$83,445
🔑 Buying a house
$371,700
$413,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.9
96.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,619
$2,472
⚡ Electric bill per month
$203
$144
👥 People living there
411,986
690,130
Commute to work
23.6 min
24.7 min
College degree
23.6%
48%
Own their home
60.6%
52.4%
Below poverty line
16.3%
14.1%
Unemployment
7%
4.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Bakersfield for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Nashville for lower rent, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Bakersfield | Nashville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician Assistant | $198,070 | $129,050 | -35% in Nashville |
| Registered Nurse | $128,810 | $84,040 | -35% in Nashville |
| Firefighter | $72,410 | $49,300 | -32% in Nashville |
| Nurse Practitioner | $165,580 | $122,320 | -26% in Nashville |
| Elementary School Teacher | $79,900 | $61,460 | -23% in Nashville |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $76,130 | $61,940 | -19% in Nashville |
| Dental Hygienist | $114,380 | $94,030 | -18% in Nashville |
| Electrician | $75,860 | $63,340 | -17% in Nashville |
Frequently asked questions
Is Bakersfield or Nashville cheaper to live in?
Nashville is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,881 a month there versus $2,018 in Bakersfield.
What salary do I need in Nashville to match $60,000 in Bakersfield?
About $57,295 a year gives the same standard of living in Nashville.
Where do people earn more, Bakersfield or Nashville?
The typical household earns $86,862 in Bakersfield and $83,445 in Nashville, 4% more in Bakersfield.