salaryNashville is 4% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Paradise to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,881
$1,532
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,652
$1,510
💵 Families earn per year
$83,445
$63,836
🔑 Buying a house
$413,600
$384,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
96.3
100.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,472
$1,553
⚡ Electric bill per month
$144
$142
👥 People living there
690,130
185,913
Commute to work
24.7 min
23.2 min
College degree
48%
24.1%
Own their home
52.4%
41.9%
Below poverty line
14.1%
17.6%
Unemployment
4.5%
9.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Nashville for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Paradise for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Nashville | Paradise | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $84,040 | $103,940 | +24% in Paradise |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $61,940 | $75,920 | +23% in Paradise |
| Firefighter | $49,300 | $59,280 | +20% in Paradise |
| Operations Manager | $119,990 | $97,290 | -19% in Paradise |
| Nurse Practitioner | $122,320 | $144,060 | +18% in Paradise |
| Dental Hygienist | $94,030 | $109,210 | +16% in Paradise |
| Nursing Assistant | $39,510 | $45,350 | +15% in Paradise |
| Customer Service Representative | $45,510 | $39,560 | -13% in Paradise |
Frequently asked questions
Is Nashville or Paradise cheaper to live in?
Nashville is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,881 a month there versus $1,532 in Paradise.
What salary do I need in Paradise to match $60,000 in Nashville?
About $62,415 a year gives the same standard of living in Paradise.
Where do people earn more, Nashville or Paradise?
The typical household earns $83,445 in Nashville and $63,836 in Paradise, 31% more in Nashville.