salaryNashville is 20% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Oakland to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,881
$2,511
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,652
$2,352
💵 Families earn per year
$83,445
$109,576
🔑 Buying a house
$413,600
$929,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
96.3
115.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,472
$8,575
⚡ Electric bill per month
$144
$127
👥 People living there
690,130
439,418
Commute to work
24.7 min
29.8 min
College degree
48%
48.7%
Own their home
52.4%
42.3%
Below poverty line
14.1%
13.4%
Unemployment
4.5%
6.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Nashville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Oakland for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Nashville | Oakland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $49,300 | $113,700 | +131% in Oakland |
| Registered Nurse | $84,040 | $186,610 | +122% in Oakland |
| Police Officer | $68,780 | $132,000 | +92% in Oakland |
| Nurse Practitioner | $122,320 | $219,080 | +79% in Oakland |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,460 | $101,860 | +66% in Oakland |
| Carpenter | $55,770 | $89,200 | +60% in Oakland |
| Market Research Analyst | $77,240 | $123,250 | +60% in Oakland |
| Dental Hygienist | $94,030 | $146,760 | +56% in Oakland |
Frequently asked questions
Is Nashville or Oakland cheaper to live in?
Nashville is about 20% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,881 a month there versus $2,511 in Oakland.
What salary do I need in Oakland to match $60,000 in Nashville?
About $72,005 a year gives the same standard of living in Oakland.
Where do people earn more, Nashville or Oakland?
The typical household earns $83,445 in Nashville and $109,576 in Oakland, 24% more in Oakland.