salaryKansas City is 4% 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
$1,535
$1,881
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,400
$1,652
💵 Families earn per year
$74,596
$83,445
🔑 Buying a house
$242,900
$413,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.5
96.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,671
$2,472
⚡ Electric bill per month
$138
$144
👥 People living there
510,612
690,130
Commute to work
21.7 min
24.7 min
College degree
38.4%
48%
Own their home
55.4%
52.4%
Below poverty line
14.6%
14.1%
Unemployment
4.4%
4.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Kansas City for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Nashville for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Kansas City | Nashville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Manager | $90,490 | $119,990 | +33% in Nashville |
| Plumber | $76,150 | $60,100 | -21% in Nashville |
| Firefighter | $60,770 | $49,300 | -19% in Nashville |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,080 | $29,390 | -19% in Nashville |
| Electrician | $76,860 | $63,340 | -18% in Nashville |
| Carpenter | $61,810 | $55,770 | -10% in Nashville |
| Police Officer | $62,960 | $68,780 | +9% in Nashville |
| Nurse Practitioner | $130,760 | $122,320 | -6% in Nashville |
Frequently asked questions
Is Kansas City or Nashville cheaper to live in?
Kansas City is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,535 a month there versus $1,881 in Nashville.
What salary do I need in Nashville to match $60,000 in Kansas City?
About $62,460 a year gives the same standard of living in Nashville.
Where do people earn more, Kansas City or Nashville?
The typical household earns $74,596 in Kansas City and $83,445 in Nashville, 11% more in Nashville.