salaryNashville is 7% 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
$1,988
$1,881
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,761
$1,652
💵 Families earn per year
$86,162
$83,445
🔑 Buying a house
$442,700
$413,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
104.1
96.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,835
$2,472
⚡ Electric bill per month
$166
$144
👥 People living there
219,215
690,130
Commute to work
30.2 min
24.7 min
College degree
21.2%
48%
Own their home
58.9%
52.4%
Below poverty line
13.3%
14.1%
Unemployment
7.2%
4.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Modesto for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Nashville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Modesto | Nashville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $101,640 | $61,460 | -40% in Nashville |
| Registered Nurse | $132,590 | $84,040 | -37% in Nashville |
| Firefighter | $77,370 | $49,300 | -36% in Nashville |
| Police Officer | $98,230 | $68,780 | -30% in Nashville |
| Nurse Practitioner | $173,380 | $122,320 | -29% in Nashville |
| Carpenter | $73,730 | $55,770 | -24% in Nashville |
| Dental Hygienist | $123,910 | $94,030 | -24% in Nashville |
| Physician Assistant | $165,730 | $129,050 | -22% in Nashville |
Frequently asked questions
Is Modesto or Nashville cheaper to live in?
Nashville is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,881 a month there versus $1,988 in Modesto.
What salary do I need in Nashville to match $60,000 in Modesto?
About $55,522 a year gives the same standard of living in Nashville.
Where do people earn more, Modesto or Nashville?
The typical household earns $86,162 in Modesto and $83,445 in Nashville, 3% more in Modesto.