salaryNashville is 15% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in San Jose to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,881
$3,046
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,652
$2,897
💵 Families earn per year
$83,445
$157,922
🔑 Buying a house
$413,600
$1,233,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
96.3
110.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,472
$9,393
⚡ Electric bill per month
$144
$168
👥 People living there
690,130
990,138
Commute to work
24.7 min
27.3 min
College degree
48%
47.3%
Own their home
52.4%
55.8%
Below poverty line
14.1%
8.1%
Unemployment
4.5%
5.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Nashville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick San Jose for higher incomes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Nashville | San Jose | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $49,300 | $152,100 | +209% in San Jose |
| Registered Nurse | $84,040 | $216,740 | +158% in San Jose |
| Lawyer | $142,540 | $301,320 | +111% in San Jose |
| Police Officer | $68,780 | $136,140 | +98% in San Jose |
| Nurse Practitioner | $122,320 | $231,560 | +89% in San Jose |
| Market Research Analyst | $77,240 | $141,960 | +84% in San Jose |
| Plumber | $60,100 | $107,560 | +79% in San Jose |
| Physician Assistant | $129,050 | $223,640 | +73% in San Jose |
Frequently asked questions
Is Nashville or San Jose cheaper to live in?
Nashville is about 15% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,881 a month there versus $3,046 in San Jose.
What salary do I need in San Jose to match $60,000 in Nashville?
About $68,772 a year gives the same standard of living in San Jose.
Where do people earn more, Nashville or San Jose?
The typical household earns $83,445 in Nashville and $157,922 in San Jose, 47% more in San Jose.