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
$1,711
$1,881
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,537
$1,652
💵 Families earn per year
$90,490
$83,445
🔑 Buying a house
$484,800
$413,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.4
96.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,883
$2,472
⚡ Electric bill per month
$93
$144
👥 People living there
237,242
690,130
Commute to work
18.9 min
24.7 min
College degree
47.5%
48%
Own their home
63.2%
52.4%
Below poverty line
10.6%
14.1%
Unemployment
3.6%
4.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Boise City for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 3 more.
- Pick Nashville for cheaper homes, a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Boise City | Nashville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Manager | $83,680 | $119,990 | +43% in Nashville |
| Firefighter | $76,280 | $49,300 | -35% in Nashville |
| Lawyer | $109,780 | $142,540 | +30% in Nashville |
| Market Research Analyst | $62,380 | $77,240 | +24% in Nashville |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $81,280 | $99,270 | +22% in Nashville |
| Police Officer | $84,940 | $68,780 | -19% in Nashville |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,830 | $29,390 | -18% in Nashville |
| Registered Nurse | $97,880 | $84,040 | -14% in Nashville |
Frequently asked questions
Is Boise City or Nashville cheaper to live in?
Boise City 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 Boise City?
About $58,748 a year gives the same standard of living in Nashville.
Where do people earn more, Boise City or Nashville?
The typical household earns $90,490 in Boise City and $83,445 in Nashville, 8% more in Boise City.