salaryNashville is 16% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in San Diego to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,881
$3,011
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,652
$2,589
💵 Families earn per year
$83,445
$116,561
🔑 Buying a house
$413,600
$906,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
96.3
111.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,472
$5,945
⚡ Electric bill per month
$144
$131
👥 People living there
690,130
1,389,526
Commute to work
24.7 min
23.5 min
College degree
48%
51%
Own their home
52.4%
47.3%
Below poverty line
14.1%
11%
Unemployment
4.5%
6%
Bottom line
- Pick Nashville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick San Diego for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Nashville | San Diego | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $84,040 | $139,520 | +66% in San Diego |
| Police Officer | $68,780 | $110,400 | +61% in San Diego |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,460 | $97,000 | +58% in San Diego |
| Firefighter | $49,300 | $70,900 | +44% in San Diego |
| Nurse Practitioner | $122,320 | $163,860 | +34% in San Diego |
| Dental Hygienist | $94,030 | $123,790 | +32% in San Diego |
| Carpenter | $55,770 | $73,200 | +31% in San Diego |
| Software Developer | $126,610 | $163,270 | +29% in San Diego |
Frequently asked questions
Is Nashville or San Diego cheaper to live in?
Nashville is about 16% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,881 a month there versus $3,011 in San Diego.
What salary do I need in San Diego to match $60,000 in Nashville?
About $69,684 a year gives the same standard of living in San Diego.
Where do people earn more, Nashville or San Diego?
The typical household earns $83,445 in Nashville and $116,561 in San Diego, 28% more in San Diego.