Nashville is 5% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Salt Lake City to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,881
$1,608
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,652
$1,657
💵 Families earn per year
$83,445
$80,985
🔑 Buying a house
$413,600
$539,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
96.3
100.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,472
$2,729
⚡ Electric bill per month
$144
$77
👥 People living there
690,130
208,007
Commute to work
24.7 min
19.5 min
College degree
48%
51.5%
Own their home
52.4%
45.8%
Below poverty line
14.1%
13.6%
Unemployment
4.5%
4.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Nashville for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes, cheaper homes.
- Pick Salt Lake City for lower rent, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Nashville | Salt Lake City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,460 | $77,920 | +27% in Salt Lake City |
| Firefighter | $49,300 | $59,150 | +20% in Salt Lake City |
| Police Officer | $68,780 | $80,970 | +18% in Salt Lake City |
| Market Research Analyst | $77,240 | $64,670 | -16% in Salt Lake City |
| Operations Manager | $119,990 | $103,710 | -14% in Salt Lake City |
| Warehouse Worker | $39,790 | $44,190 | +11% in Salt Lake City |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $29,390 | $32,320 | +10% in Salt Lake City |
| Cashier | $30,570 | $33,390 | +9% in Salt Lake City |
Frequently asked questions
Is Nashville or Salt Lake City cheaper to live in?
Nashville is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,881 a month there versus $1,608 in Salt Lake City.
What salary do I need in Salt Lake City to match $60,000 in Nashville?
About $62,821 a year gives the same standard of living in Salt Lake City.
Where do people earn more, Nashville or Salt Lake City?
The typical household earns $83,445 in Nashville and $80,985 in Salt Lake City, 3% more in Nashville.
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