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
$1,379
$1,881
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,208
$1,652
💵 Families earn per year
$57,062
$83,445
🔑 Buying a house
$230,900
$413,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.4
96.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,169
$2,472
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$144
👥 People living there
311,224
690,130
Commute to work
22.4 min
24.7 min
College degree
41.8%
48%
Own their home
39.8%
52.4%
Below poverty line
25.5%
14.1%
Unemployment
6.8%
4.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Cincinnati 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 | Cincinnati | Nashville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,530 | $29,390 | -20% in Nashville |
| Operations Manager | $100,670 | $119,990 | +19% in Nashville |
| Firefighter | $58,570 | $49,300 | -16% in Nashville |
| Police Officer | $80,410 | $68,780 | -14% in Nashville |
| Retail Salesperson | $30,810 | $34,420 | +12% in Nashville |
| Lawyer | $130,980 | $142,540 | +9% in Nashville |
| Dental Hygienist | $102,940 | $94,030 | -9% in Nashville |
| Plumber | $65,160 | $60,100 | -8% in Nashville |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cincinnati or Nashville cheaper to live in?
Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati?
About $60,609 a year gives the same standard of living in Nashville.
Where do people earn more, Cincinnati or Nashville?
The typical household earns $57,062 in Cincinnati and $83,445 in Nashville, 32% more in Nashville.