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
$1,611
$1,881
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,481
$1,652
💵 Families earn per year
$71,269
$83,445
🔑 Buying a house
$252,900
$413,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
96.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,341
$2,472
⚡ Electric bill per month
$123
$144
👥 People living there
914,802
690,130
Commute to work
21.5 min
24.7 min
College degree
38.2%
48%
Own their home
44.1%
52.4%
Below poverty line
18.1%
14.1%
Unemployment
5.1%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $100,890 | $68,780 | -32% in Nashville |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $37,490 | $29,390 | -22% in Nashville |
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,150 | $61,460 | -21% in Nashville |
| Firefighter | $61,780 | $49,300 | -20% in Nashville |
| Operations Manager | $102,590 | $119,990 | +17% in Nashville |
| Carpenter | $66,480 | $55,770 | -16% in Nashville |
| Nursing Assistant | $42,970 | $39,510 | -8% in Nashville |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $107,230 | $99,270 | -7% in Nashville |
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or Nashville cheaper to live in?
Columbus 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 Columbus?
About $60,546 a year gives the same standard of living in Nashville.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or Nashville?
The typical household earns $71,269 in Columbus and $83,445 in Nashville, 15% more in Nashville.