salaryNashville is 13% 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
$2,334
$1,881
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,799
$1,652
💵 Families earn per year
$110,892
$83,445
🔑 Buying a house
$586,800
$413,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.7
96.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,801
$2,472
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$144
👥 People living there
214,169
690,130
Commute to work
33.4 min
24.7 min
College degree
21.4%
48%
Own their home
66.8%
52.4%
Below poverty line
9.9%
14.1%
Unemployment
6.5%
4.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Fontana for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Nashville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Fontana or Nashville cheaper to live in?
Nashville is about 13% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,881 a month there versus $2,334 in Fontana.
What salary do I need in Nashville to match $60,000 in Fontana?
About $52,206 a year gives the same standard of living in Nashville.
Where do people earn more, Fontana or Nashville?
The typical household earns $110,892 in Fontana and $83,445 in Nashville, 33% more in Fontana.