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
$1,397
$1,881
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,121
$1,652
💵 Families earn per year
$53,969
$83,445
🔑 Buying a house
$164,200
$413,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.8
96.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,622
$2,472
⚡ Electric bill per month
$99
$144
👥 People living there
276,854
690,130
Commute to work
19.9 min
24.7 min
College degree
31.2%
48%
Own their home
43%
52.4%
Below poverty line
26%
14.1%
Unemployment
7.3%
4.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Buffalo for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Nashville for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Buffalo | Nashville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $46,580 | $29,390 | -37% in Nashville |
| Firefighter | $74,470 | $49,300 | -34% in Nashville |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,490 | $61,460 | -20% in Nashville |
| Electrician | $77,930 | $63,340 | -19% in Nashville |
| Plumber | $72,230 | $60,100 | -17% in Nashville |
| Operations Manager | $103,280 | $119,990 | +16% in Nashville |
| Registered Nurse | $99,060 | $84,040 | -15% in Nashville |
| Police Officer | $80,950 | $68,780 | -15% in Nashville |
Frequently asked questions
Is Buffalo or Nashville cheaper to live in?
Buffalo 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 Buffalo?
About $60,309 a year gives the same standard of living in Nashville.
Where do people earn more, Buffalo or Nashville?
The typical household earns $53,969 in Buffalo and $83,445 in Nashville, 35% more in Nashville.