salaryNashville is 10% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Riverside to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,881
$2,420
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,652
$2,020
💵 Families earn per year
$83,445
$98,192
🔑 Buying a house
$413,600
$584,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
96.3
106.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,472
$3,428
⚡ Electric bill per month
$144
$163
👥 People living there
690,130
319,069
Commute to work
24.7 min
31.3 min
College degree
48%
25.7%
Own their home
52.4%
56.8%
Below poverty line
14.1%
12.2%
Unemployment
4.5%
6.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Nashville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Riverside for higher incomes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Nashville | Riverside | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $49,300 | $79,160 | +61% in Riverside |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,460 | $98,520 | +60% in Riverside |
| Registered Nurse | $84,040 | $133,940 | +59% in Riverside |
| Police Officer | $68,780 | $101,870 | +48% in Riverside |
| Nurse Practitioner | $122,320 | $169,920 | +39% in Riverside |
| Physician Assistant | $129,050 | $165,490 | +28% in Riverside |
| Carpenter | $55,770 | $70,880 | +27% in Riverside |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $61,940 | $76,970 | +24% in Riverside |
Frequently asked questions
Is Nashville or Riverside cheaper to live in?
Nashville is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,881 a month there versus $2,420 in Riverside.
What salary do I need in Riverside to match $60,000 in Nashville?
About $66,293 a year gives the same standard of living in Riverside.
Where do people earn more, Nashville or Riverside?
The typical household earns $83,445 in Nashville and $98,192 in Riverside, 15% more in Riverside.