salaryNashville is 16% 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
$2,109
$1,881
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,075
$1,652
💵 Families earn per year
$89,656
$83,445
🔑 Buying a house
$486,700
$413,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
114.2
96.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,516
$2,472
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$144
👥 People living there
185,604
690,130
Commute to work
26.1 min
24.7 min
College degree
40.8%
48%
Own their home
54.1%
52.4%
Below poverty line
15%
14.1%
Unemployment
5.3%
4.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Fort Lauderdale for higher incomes.
- Pick Nashville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 4 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Fort Lauderdale | Nashville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $75,710 | $49,300 | -35% in Nashville |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,070 | $29,390 | -19% in Nashville |
| Civil Engineer | $83,750 | $98,650 | +18% in Nashville |
| Truck Driver | $51,580 | $60,630 | +18% in Nashville |
| Customer Service Representative | $39,560 | $45,510 | +15% in Nashville |
| Police Officer | $79,840 | $68,780 | -14% in Nashville |
| Dental Hygienist | $82,780 | $94,030 | +14% in Nashville |
| Operations Manager | $105,640 | $119,990 | +14% in Nashville |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fort Lauderdale or Nashville cheaper to live in?
Nashville is about 16% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,881 a month there versus $2,109 in Fort Lauderdale.
What salary do I need in Nashville to match $60,000 in Fort Lauderdale?
About $50,635 a year gives the same standard of living in Nashville.
Where do people earn more, Fort Lauderdale or Nashville?
The typical household earns $89,656 in Fort Lauderdale and $83,445 in Nashville, 7% more in Fort Lauderdale.
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