salaryNashville is 15% 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
$3,405
$1,881
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$3,344
$1,652
💵 Families earn per year
$147,451
$83,445
🔑 Buying a house
$1,191,500
$413,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
113.6
96.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$9,543
$2,472
⚡ Electric bill per month
$113
$144
👥 People living there
311,690
690,130
Commute to work
24.7 min
24.7 min
College degree
70.6%
48%
Own their home
44.5%
52.4%
Below poverty line
10.8%
14.1%
Unemployment
5.9%
4.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Irvine for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
- Pick Nashville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Irvine | Nashville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $98,050 | $49,300 | -50% in Nashville |
| Police Officer | $121,980 | $68,780 | -44% in Nashville |
| Elementary School Teacher | $101,860 | $61,460 | -40% in Nashville |
| Registered Nurse | $135,560 | $84,040 | -38% in Nashville |
| Lawyer | $194,410 | $142,540 | -27% in Nashville |
| Carpenter | $75,740 | $55,770 | -26% in Nashville |
| Nurse Practitioner | $161,470 | $122,320 | -24% in Nashville |
| Dental Hygienist | $122,980 | $94,030 | -24% in Nashville |
Frequently asked questions
Is Irvine or Nashville cheaper to live in?
Nashville is about 15% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,881 a month there versus $3,405 in Irvine.
What salary do I need in Nashville to match $60,000 in Irvine?
About $50,898 a year gives the same standard of living in Nashville.
Where do people earn more, Irvine or Nashville?
The typical household earns $147,451 in Irvine and $83,445 in Nashville, 77% more in Irvine.