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
$1,465
$1,881
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,315
$1,652
💵 Families earn per year
$71,417
$83,445
🔑 Buying a house
$224,800
$413,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.7
96.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,037
$2,472
⚡ Electric bill per month
$141
$144
👥 People living there
885,860
690,130
Commute to work
24.6 min
24.7 min
College degree
34.9%
48%
Own their home
56%
52.4%
Below poverty line
15.8%
14.1%
Unemployment
5.1%
4.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Indianapolis 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 | Indianapolis | Nashville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $68,480 | $49,300 | -28% in Nashville |
| Plumber | $76,980 | $60,100 | -22% in Nashville |
| Software Developer | $106,870 | $126,610 | +18% in Nashville |
| Market Research Analyst | $65,200 | $77,240 | +18% in Nashville |
| Police Officer | $83,110 | $68,780 | -17% in Nashville |
| Carpenter | $65,070 | $55,770 | -14% in Nashville |
| Warehouse Worker | $44,180 | $39,790 | -10% in Nashville |
| Retail Salesperson | $31,530 | $34,420 | +9% in Nashville |
Frequently asked questions
Is Indianapolis or Nashville cheaper to live in?
Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis?
About $60,403 a year gives the same standard of living in Nashville.
Where do people earn more, Indianapolis or Nashville?
The typical household earns $71,417 in Indianapolis and $83,445 in Nashville, 14% more in Nashville.
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