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
$1,723
$1,881
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,628
$1,652
💵 Families earn per year
$84,177
$83,445
🔑 Buying a house
$372,900
$413,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.3
96.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,541
$2,472
⚡ Electric bill per month
$120
$144
👥 People living there
278,001
690,130
Commute to work
19.4 min
24.7 min
College degree
59.9%
48%
Own their home
46%
52.4%
Below poverty line
16.4%
14.1%
Unemployment
2.7%
4.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Madison for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 4 more.
- Pick Nashville for less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Madison | Nashville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $85,160 | $60,100 | -29% in Nashville |
| Electrician | $78,430 | $63,340 | -19% in Nashville |
| Registered Nurse | $101,190 | $84,040 | -17% in Nashville |
| Lawyer | $124,130 | $142,540 | +15% in Nashville |
| Police Officer | $80,580 | $68,780 | -15% in Nashville |
| Market Research Analyst | $67,990 | $77,240 | +14% in Nashville |
| Pharmacist | $158,120 | $137,590 | -13% in Nashville |
| Nursing Assistant | $45,260 | $39,510 | -13% in Nashville |
Frequently asked questions
Is Madison or Nashville cheaper to live in?
Madison 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 Madison?
About $59,415 a year gives the same standard of living in Nashville.
Where do people earn more, Madison or Nashville?
The typical household earns $84,177 in Madison and $83,445 in Nashville, 1% more in Madison.