salaryLouisville 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
$1,278
$1,881
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,200
$1,652
💵 Families earn per year
$72,097
$83,445
🔑 Buying a house
$233,900
$413,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.1
96.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,989
$2,472
⚡ Electric bill per month
$167
$144
👥 People living there
631,818
690,130
Commute to work
22.5 min
24.7 min
College degree
33.8%
48%
Own their home
60.7%
52.4%
Below poverty line
15.8%
14.1%
Unemployment
5.5%
4.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Louisville 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 | Louisville | Nashville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Manager | $89,140 | $119,990 | +35% in Nashville |
| Market Research Analyst | $63,280 | $77,240 | +22% in Nashville |
| Plumber | $74,680 | $60,100 | -20% in Nashville |
| Dental Hygienist | $81,390 | $94,030 | +16% in Nashville |
| Warehouse Worker | $46,830 | $39,790 | -15% in Nashville |
| Software Developer | $110,270 | $126,610 | +15% in Nashville |
| Lawyer | $124,530 | $142,540 | +14% in Nashville |
| Retail Salesperson | $30,660 | $34,420 | +12% in Nashville |
Frequently asked questions
Is Louisville or Nashville cheaper to live in?
Louisville is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,278 a month there versus $1,881 in Nashville.
What salary do I need in Nashville to match $60,000 in Louisville?
About $62,104 a year gives the same standard of living in Nashville.
Where do people earn more, Louisville or Nashville?
The typical household earns $72,097 in Louisville and $83,445 in Nashville, 14% more in Nashville.