salaryNashville is 10% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Ontario to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,881
$2,618
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,652
$2,120
💵 Families earn per year
$83,445
$95,923
🔑 Buying a house
$413,600
$607,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
96.3
106.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,472
$3,638
⚡ Electric bill per month
$144
$134
👥 People living there
690,130
180,547
Commute to work
24.7 min
31.5 min
College degree
48%
22.5%
Own their home
52.4%
58%
Below poverty line
14.1%
12.4%
Unemployment
4.5%
6.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Nashville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Ontario for higher incomes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Nashville | Ontario | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $49,300 | $79,160 | +61% in Ontario |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,460 | $98,520 | +60% in Ontario |
| Registered Nurse | $84,040 | $133,940 | +59% in Ontario |
| Police Officer | $68,780 | $101,870 | +48% in Ontario |
| Nurse Practitioner | $122,320 | $169,920 | +39% in Ontario |
| Physician Assistant | $129,050 | $165,490 | +28% in Ontario |
| Carpenter | $55,770 | $70,880 | +27% in Ontario |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $61,940 | $76,970 | +24% in Ontario |
Frequently asked questions
Is Nashville or Ontario cheaper to live in?
Nashville is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,881 a month there versus $2,618 in Ontario.
What salary do I need in Ontario to match $60,000 in Nashville?
About $66,293 a year gives the same standard of living in Ontario.
Where do people earn more, Nashville or Ontario?
The typical household earns $83,445 in Nashville and $95,923 in Ontario, 13% more in Ontario.