salaryNashville is 6% 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
$1,789
$1,881
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,484
$1,652
💵 Families earn per year
$76,564
$83,445
🔑 Buying a house
$374,800
$413,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
102.2
96.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,723
$2,472
⚡ Electric bill per month
$202
$144
👥 People living there
545,970
690,130
Commute to work
22.4 min
24.7 min
College degree
25.5%
48%
Own their home
50.1%
52.4%
Below poverty line
20.1%
14.1%
Unemployment
8.9%
4.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Fresno 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 | Fresno | Nashville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $79,160 | $49,300 | -38% in Nashville |
| Registered Nurse | $125,420 | $84,040 | -33% in Nashville |
| Police Officer | $100,770 | $68,780 | -32% in Nashville |
| Nurse Practitioner | $166,570 | $122,320 | -27% in Nashville |
| Market Research Analyst | $62,880 | $77,240 | +23% in Nashville |
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,800 | $61,460 | -22% in Nashville |
| Operations Manager | $101,010 | $119,990 | +19% in Nashville |
| Pharmacist | $169,160 | $137,590 | -19% in Nashville |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fresno or Nashville cheaper to live in?
Nashville is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,881 a month there versus $1,789 in Fresno.
What salary do I need in Nashville to match $60,000 in Fresno?
About $56,582 a year gives the same standard of living in Nashville.
Where do people earn more, Fresno or Nashville?
The typical household earns $76,564 in Fresno and $83,445 in Nashville, 8% more in Nashville.