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
$1,881
$1,881
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,690
$1,652
💵 Families earn per year
$88,510
$83,445
🔑 Buying a house
$385,700
$413,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.3
96.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,808
$2,472
⚡ Electric bill per month
$126
$144
👥 People living there
903,844
690,130
Commute to work
24.7 min
24.7 min
College degree
48%
48%
Own their home
51%
52.4%
Below poverty line
11.7%
14.1%
Unemployment
4.6%
4.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Charlotte for higher incomes, cheaper homes, less poverty.
- Pick Nashville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, lower unemployment.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Charlotte | Nashville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $38,700 | $49,300 | +27% in Nashville |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,430 | $29,390 | -19% in Nashville |
| Accountant | $92,910 | $78,080 | -16% in Nashville |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $110,790 | $99,270 | -10% in Nashville |
| Carpenter | $50,960 | $55,770 | +9% in Nashville |
| Lawyer | $157,180 | $142,540 | -9% in Nashville |
| Police Officer | $63,190 | $68,780 | +9% in Nashville |
| Pharmacist | $150,580 | $137,590 | -9% in Nashville |
Frequently asked questions
Is Charlotte or Nashville cheaper to live in?
Charlotte 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 Charlotte?
About $59,377 a year gives the same standard of living in Nashville.
Where do people earn more, Charlotte or Nashville?
The typical household earns $88,510 in Charlotte and $83,445 in Nashville, 6% more in Charlotte.