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
$1,533
$1,881
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,499
$1,652
💵 Families earn per year
$69,901
$83,445
🔑 Buying a house
$277,800
$413,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.6
96.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,198
$2,472
⚡ Electric bill per month
$157
$144
👥 People living there
2,328,253
690,130
Commute to work
27.2 min
24.7 min
College degree
36.6%
48%
Own their home
42.1%
52.4%
Below poverty line
19.9%
14.1%
Unemployment
6.9%
4.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Houston for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Nashville for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Houston | Nashville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,080 | $29,390 | +33% in Nashville |
| Firefighter | $59,120 | $49,300 | -17% in Nashville |
| Registered Nurse | $99,830 | $84,040 | -16% in Nashville |
| Market Research Analyst | $67,370 | $77,240 | +15% in Nashville |
| Customer Service Representative | $40,380 | $45,510 | +13% in Nashville |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $113,440 | $99,270 | -12% in Nashville |
| Carpenter | $49,670 | $55,770 | +12% in Nashville |
| Dental Hygienist | $104,930 | $94,030 | -10% in Nashville |
Frequently asked questions
Is Houston or Nashville cheaper to live in?
Houston 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 Houston?
About $58,606 a year gives the same standard of living in Nashville.
Where do people earn more, Houston or Nashville?
The typical household earns $69,901 in Houston and $83,445 in Nashville, 16% more in Nashville.