salaryColumbus is 8% 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
$1,314
$1,881
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,116
$1,652
💵 Families earn per year
$62,632
$83,445
🔑 Buying a house
$193,900
$413,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.3
96.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,660
$2,472
⚡ Electric bill per month
$173
$144
👥 People living there
203,711
690,130
Commute to work
20.9 min
24.7 min
College degree
30.5%
48%
Own their home
50.8%
52.4%
Below poverty line
19%
14.1%
Unemployment
6.3%
4.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Columbus 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 | Columbus | Nashville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Manager | $82,330 | $119,990 | +46% in Nashville |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $20,800 | $29,390 | +41% in Nashville |
| Police Officer | $49,990 | $68,780 | +38% in Nashville |
| Lawyer | $104,120 | $142,540 | +37% in Nashville |
| HVAC Technician | $46,780 | $60,270 | +29% in Nashville |
| Truck Driver | $47,570 | $60,630 | +27% in Nashville |
| Civil Engineer | $77,600 | $98,650 | +27% in Nashville |
| Plumber | $47,410 | $60,100 | +27% in Nashville |
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or Nashville cheaper to live in?
Columbus is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,314 a month there versus $1,881 in Nashville.
What salary do I need in Nashville to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $64,732 a year gives the same standard of living in Nashville.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or Nashville?
The typical household earns $62,632 in Columbus and $83,445 in Nashville, 25% more in Nashville.