salaryNashville is 11% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Sacramento to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,881
$2,152
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,652
$1,950
💵 Families earn per year
$83,445
$94,176
🔑 Buying a house
$413,600
$506,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
96.3
106.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,472
$3,842
⚡ Electric bill per month
$144
$127
👥 People living there
690,130
528,706
Commute to work
24.7 min
25.3 min
College degree
48%
37.1%
Own their home
52.4%
51.7%
Below poverty line
14.1%
13.9%
Unemployment
4.5%
6.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Nashville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Sacramento for higher incomes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Nashville | Sacramento | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $84,040 | $171,460 | +104% in Sacramento |
| Firefighter | $49,300 | $94,080 | +91% in Sacramento |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,460 | $103,390 | +68% in Sacramento |
| Police Officer | $68,780 | $111,460 | +62% in Sacramento |
| Nurse Practitioner | $122,320 | $172,010 | +41% in Sacramento |
| Medical Assistant | $44,620 | $61,970 | +39% in Sacramento |
| Carpenter | $55,770 | $74,440 | +33% in Sacramento |
| Civil Engineer | $98,650 | $130,150 | +32% in Sacramento |
Frequently asked questions
Is Nashville or Sacramento cheaper to live in?
Nashville is about 11% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,881 a month there versus $2,152 in Sacramento.
What salary do I need in Sacramento to match $60,000 in Nashville?
About $66,435 a year gives the same standard of living in Sacramento.
Where do people earn more, Nashville or Sacramento?
The typical household earns $83,445 in Nashville and $94,176 in Sacramento, 11% more in Sacramento.