salaryNashville is 14% 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
$2,808
$1,881
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,306
$1,652
💵 Families earn per year
$116,513
$83,445
🔑 Buying a house
$758,700
$413,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
111.9
96.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,058
$2,472
⚡ Electric bill per month
$137
$144
👥 People living there
276,375
690,130
Commute to work
28.6 min
24.7 min
College degree
33.2%
48%
Own their home
59.8%
52.4%
Below poverty line
8.7%
14.1%
Unemployment
8%
4.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Chula Vista 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 | Chula Vista | Nashville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $139,520 | $84,040 | -40% in Nashville |
| Police Officer | $110,400 | $68,780 | -38% in Nashville |
| Elementary School Teacher | $97,000 | $61,460 | -37% in Nashville |
| Firefighter | $70,900 | $49,300 | -30% in Nashville |
| Nurse Practitioner | $163,860 | $122,320 | -25% in Nashville |
| Dental Hygienist | $123,790 | $94,030 | -24% in Nashville |
| Carpenter | $73,200 | $55,770 | -24% in Nashville |
| Software Developer | $163,270 | $126,610 | -22% in Nashville |
Frequently asked questions
Is Chula Vista or Nashville cheaper to live in?
Nashville is about 14% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,881 a month there versus $2,808 in Chula Vista.
What salary do I need in Nashville to match $60,000 in Chula Vista?
About $51,662 a year gives the same standard of living in Nashville.
Where do people earn more, Chula Vista or Nashville?
The typical household earns $116,513 in Chula Vista and $83,445 in Nashville, 40% more in Chula Vista.