salaryNashville is 17% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Newark to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,881
$1,867
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,652
$1,573
💵 Families earn per year
$83,445
$56,147
🔑 Buying a house
$413,600
$373,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
96.3
112.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,472
$7,262
⚡ Electric bill per month
$144
$143
👥 People living there
690,130
310,178
Commute to work
24.7 min
32.6 min
College degree
48%
19.7%
Own their home
52.4%
24.4%
Below poverty line
14.1%
23.4%
Unemployment
4.5%
11.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Nashville for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
- Pick Newark for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Nashville | Newark | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $49,300 | $106,420 | +116% in Newark |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $29,390 | $47,610 | +62% in Newark |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,460 | $96,900 | +58% in Newark |
| Police Officer | $68,780 | $105,540 | +53% in Newark |
| Lawyer | $142,540 | $208,880 | +47% in Newark |
| Registered Nurse | $84,040 | $119,720 | +42% in Newark |
| Accountant | $78,080 | $105,650 | +35% in Newark |
| Nurse Practitioner | $122,320 | $163,340 | +34% in Newark |
Frequently asked questions
Is Nashville or Newark cheaper to live in?
Nashville is about 17% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,881 a month there versus $1,867 in Newark.
What salary do I need in Newark to match $60,000 in Nashville?
About $70,105 a year gives the same standard of living in Newark.
Where do people earn more, Nashville or Newark?
The typical household earns $83,445 in Nashville and $56,147 in Newark, 49% more in Nashville.