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
$1,751
$1,881
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,396
$1,652
💵 Families earn per year
$74,533
$83,445
🔑 Buying a house
$244,500
$413,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
96.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,493
$2,472
⚡ Electric bill per month
$100
$144
👥 People living there
198,535
690,130
Commute to work
19 min
24.7 min
College degree
41.6%
48%
Own their home
54%
52.4%
Below poverty line
16.9%
14.1%
Unemployment
5.2%
4.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Grand Rapids 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 | Grand Rapids | Nashville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $42,930 | $29,390 | -32% in Nashville |
| Plumber | $80,440 | $60,100 | -25% in Nashville |
| Market Research Analyst | $64,880 | $77,240 | +19% in Nashville |
| Operations Manager | $101,720 | $119,990 | +18% in Nashville |
| Software Developer | $107,520 | $126,610 | +18% in Nashville |
| Firefighter | $56,260 | $49,300 | -12% in Nashville |
| Medical Assistant | $39,890 | $44,620 | +12% in Nashville |
| Dental Hygienist | $84,290 | $94,030 | +12% in Nashville |
Frequently asked questions
Is Grand Rapids or Nashville cheaper to live in?
Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids?
About $60,497 a year gives the same standard of living in Nashville.
Where do people earn more, Grand Rapids or Nashville?
The typical household earns $74,533 in Grand Rapids and $83,445 in Nashville, 11% more in Nashville.
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