salaryNashville is 9% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Portland to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,881
$1,874
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,652
$1,915
💵 Families earn per year
$83,445
$98,056
🔑 Buying a house
$413,600
$581,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
96.3
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,472
$5,743
⚡ Electric bill per month
$144
$106
👥 People living there
690,130
641,165
Commute to work
24.7 min
24.1 min
College degree
48%
53.8%
Own their home
52.4%
52%
Below poverty line
14.1%
12.7%
Unemployment
4.5%
5.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Nashville for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes, lower unemployment.
- Pick Portland for lower rent, higher incomes, shorter commutes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Nashville | Portland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $29,390 | $54,780 | +86% in Portland |
| Firefighter | $49,300 | $85,170 | +73% in Portland |
| Plumber | $60,100 | $101,010 | +68% in Portland |
| Electrician | $63,340 | $105,090 | +66% in Portland |
| Registered Nurse | $84,040 | $130,310 | +55% in Portland |
| Police Officer | $68,780 | $97,200 | +41% in Portland |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $61,940 | $83,510 | +35% in Portland |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,460 | $82,330 | +34% in Portland |
Frequently asked questions
Is Nashville or Portland cheaper to live in?
Nashville is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,881 a month there versus $1,874 in Portland.
What salary do I need in Portland to match $60,000 in Nashville?
About $65,657 a year gives the same standard of living in Portland.
Where do people earn more, Nashville or Portland?
The typical household earns $83,445 in Nashville and $98,056 in Portland, 15% more in Portland.