salaryCleveland is 3% 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
$1,277
$1,881
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,056
$1,652
💵 Families earn per year
$44,004
$83,445
🔑 Buying a house
$102,000
$413,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.9
96.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,759
$2,472
⚡ Electric bill per month
$94
$144
👥 People living there
366,097
690,130
Commute to work
22.5 min
24.7 min
College degree
22.4%
48%
Own their home
41.7%
52.4%
Below poverty line
30.6%
14.1%
Unemployment
10.8%
4.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Cleveland 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 | Cleveland | Nashville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Manager | $97,750 | $119,990 | +23% in Nashville |
| Firefighter | $62,720 | $49,300 | -21% in Nashville |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,470 | $61,460 | -20% in Nashville |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,260 | $29,390 | -19% in Nashville |
| Police Officer | $80,280 | $68,780 | -14% in Nashville |
| Software Developer | $111,310 | $126,610 | +14% in Nashville |
| Retail Salesperson | $31,000 | $34,420 | +11% in Nashville |
| Electrician | $70,860 | $63,340 | -11% in Nashville |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cleveland or Nashville cheaper to live in?
Cleveland is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,277 a month there versus $1,881 in Nashville.
What salary do I need in Nashville to match $60,000 in Cleveland?
About $61,543 a year gives the same standard of living in Nashville.
Where do people earn more, Cleveland or Nashville?
The typical household earns $44,004 in Cleveland and $83,445 in Nashville, 47% more in Nashville.