salaryNashville is 15% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Tacoma to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,881
$1,944
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,652
$1,883
💵 Families earn per year
$83,445
$92,626
🔑 Buying a house
$413,600
$479,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
96.3
111.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,472
$4,482
⚡ Electric bill per month
$144
$148
👥 People living there
690,130
222,758
Commute to work
24.7 min
28.8 min
College degree
48%
34.5%
Own their home
52.4%
55.8%
Below poverty line
14.1%
12.4%
Unemployment
4.5%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Nashville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Tacoma for higher incomes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Nashville | Tacoma | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $49,300 | $101,090 | +105% in Tacoma |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $29,390 | $57,280 | +95% in Tacoma |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,460 | $102,920 | +67% in Tacoma |
| Police Officer | $68,780 | $115,120 | +67% in Tacoma |
| Electrician | $63,340 | $101,780 | +61% in Tacoma |
| Plumber | $60,100 | $95,230 | +58% in Tacoma |
| Registered Nurse | $84,040 | $128,260 | +53% in Tacoma |
| Cashier | $30,570 | $44,210 | +45% in Tacoma |
Frequently asked questions
Is Nashville or Tacoma cheaper to live in?
Nashville is about 15% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,881 a month there versus $1,944 in Tacoma.
What salary do I need in Tacoma to match $60,000 in Nashville?
About $69,214 a year gives the same standard of living in Tacoma.
Where do people earn more, Nashville or Tacoma?
The typical household earns $83,445 in Nashville and $92,626 in Tacoma, 10% more in Tacoma.