salaryEl Paso is 7% 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
$1,246
$1,881
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,088
$1,652
💵 Families earn per year
$64,435
$83,445
🔑 Buying a house
$184,500
$413,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.9
96.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,760
$2,472
⚡ Electric bill per month
$113
$144
👥 People living there
680,130
690,130
Commute to work
23.4 min
24.7 min
College degree
28.1%
48%
Own their home
60.8%
52.4%
Below poverty line
18.4%
14.1%
Unemployment
6%
4.5%
Bottom line
- Pick El Paso 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 | El Paso | Nashville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Manager | $77,770 | $119,990 | +54% in Nashville |
| Market Research Analyst | $50,680 | $77,240 | +52% in Nashville |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $21,870 | $29,390 | +34% in Nashville |
| Restaurant Cook | $28,990 | $38,170 | +32% in Nashville |
| Electrician | $48,140 | $63,340 | +32% in Nashville |
| Carpenter | $42,430 | $55,770 | +31% in Nashville |
| HVAC Technician | $47,270 | $60,270 | +28% in Nashville |
| Retail Salesperson | $27,330 | $34,420 | +26% in Nashville |
Frequently asked questions
Is El Paso or Nashville cheaper to live in?
El Paso is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,246 a month there versus $1,881 in Nashville.
What salary do I need in Nashville to match $60,000 in El Paso?
About $64,288 a year gives the same standard of living in Nashville.
Where do people earn more, El Paso or Nashville?
The typical household earns $64,435 in El Paso and $83,445 in Nashville, 23% more in Nashville.