salaryNashville is 15% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Seattle to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,881
$2,273
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,652
$2,549
💵 Families earn per year
$83,445
$133,583
🔑 Buying a house
$413,600
$938,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
96.3
111.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,472
$7,337
⚡ Electric bill per month
$144
$109
👥 People living there
690,130
754,195
Commute to work
24.7 min
26 min
College degree
48%
68.4%
Own their home
52.4%
43.7%
Below poverty line
14.1%
9.9%
Unemployment
4.5%
4.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Nashville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Seattle for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Nashville | Seattle | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $49,300 | $101,090 | +105% in Seattle |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $29,390 | $57,280 | +95% in Seattle |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,460 | $102,920 | +67% in Seattle |
| Police Officer | $68,780 | $115,120 | +67% in Seattle |
| Electrician | $63,340 | $101,780 | +61% in Seattle |
| Plumber | $60,100 | $95,230 | +58% in Seattle |
| Registered Nurse | $84,040 | $128,260 | +53% in Seattle |
| Cashier | $30,570 | $44,210 | +45% in Seattle |
Frequently asked questions
Is Nashville or Seattle cheaper to live in?
Nashville is about 15% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,881 a month there versus $2,273 in Seattle.
What salary do I need in Seattle to match $60,000 in Nashville?
About $69,214 a year gives the same standard of living in Seattle.
Where do people earn more, Nashville or Seattle?
The typical household earns $83,445 in Nashville and $133,583 in Seattle, 38% more in Seattle.