salaryNashville is 4% 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
$1,901
$1,881
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,691
$1,652
💵 Families earn per year
$91,476
$83,445
🔑 Buying a house
$452,600
$413,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.7
96.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,765
$2,472
⚡ Electric bill per month
$139
$144
👥 People living there
487,887
690,130
Commute to work
22.7 min
24.7 min
College degree
42.7%
48%
Own their home
60.9%
52.4%
Below poverty line
9%
14.1%
Unemployment
5.6%
4.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Colorado Springs for higher incomes, shorter commutes, less poverty.
- Pick Nashville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Colorado Springs | Nashville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $46,230 | $29,390 | -36% in Nashville |
| Lawyer | $106,320 | $142,540 | +34% in Nashville |
| Police Officer | $91,580 | $68,780 | -25% in Nashville |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $128,740 | $99,270 | -23% in Nashville |
| Firefighter | $63,110 | $49,300 | -22% in Nashville |
| Dental Hygienist | $118,410 | $94,030 | -21% in Nashville |
| Cashier | $35,740 | $30,570 | -14% in Nashville |
| Market Research Analyst | $90,210 | $77,240 | -14% in Nashville |
Frequently asked questions
Is Colorado Springs or Nashville cheaper to live in?
Nashville is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,881 a month there versus $1,901 in Colorado Springs.
What salary do I need in Nashville to match $60,000 in Colorado Springs?
About $57,397 a year gives the same standard of living in Nashville.
Where do people earn more, Colorado Springs or Nashville?
The typical household earns $91,476 in Colorado Springs and $83,445 in Nashville, 10% more in Colorado Springs.
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