salaryLincoln is 5% 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
$1,328
$1,881
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,219
$1,652
💵 Families earn per year
$77,509
$83,445
🔑 Buying a house
$264,000
$413,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.6
96.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,023
$2,472
⚡ Electric bill per month
$104
$144
👥 People living there
294,856
690,130
Commute to work
18.4 min
24.7 min
College degree
41.8%
48%
Own their home
56.1%
52.4%
Below poverty line
12.7%
14.1%
Unemployment
3.3%
4.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Lincoln for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Nashville for higher incomes, a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Lincoln | Nashville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $101,300 | $142,540 | +41% in Nashville |
| Market Research Analyst | $58,750 | $77,240 | +31% in Nashville |
| Operations Manager | $92,780 | $119,990 | +29% in Nashville |
| Police Officer | $93,680 | $68,780 | -27% in Nashville |
| Truck Driver | $81,790 | $60,630 | -26% in Nashville |
| Software Developer | $101,690 | $126,610 | +25% in Nashville |
| Accountant | $65,170 | $78,080 | +20% in Nashville |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,080 | $29,390 | -19% in Nashville |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lincoln or Nashville cheaper to live in?
Lincoln is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,328 a month there versus $1,881 in Nashville.
What salary do I need in Nashville to match $60,000 in Lincoln?
About $63,117 a year gives the same standard of living in Nashville.
Where do people earn more, Lincoln or Nashville?
The typical household earns $77,509 in Lincoln and $83,445 in Nashville, 7% more in Nashville.