salaryNashville is 9% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Vancouver to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,881
$1,894
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,652
$1,788
💵 Families earn per year
$83,445
$87,723
🔑 Buying a house
$413,600
$462,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
96.3
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,472
$3,899
⚡ Electric bill per month
$144
$105
👥 People living there
690,130
195,300
Commute to work
24.7 min
23.2 min
College degree
48%
32.3%
Own their home
52.4%
50.8%
Below poverty line
14.1%
10.2%
Unemployment
4.5%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Nashville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Vancouver for higher incomes, shorter commutes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Nashville | Vancouver | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $29,390 | $54,780 | +86% in Vancouver |
| Firefighter | $49,300 | $85,170 | +73% in Vancouver |
| Plumber | $60,100 | $101,010 | +68% in Vancouver |
| Electrician | $63,340 | $105,090 | +66% in Vancouver |
| Registered Nurse | $84,040 | $130,310 | +55% in Vancouver |
| Police Officer | $68,780 | $97,200 | +41% in Vancouver |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $61,940 | $83,510 | +35% in Vancouver |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,460 | $82,330 | +34% in Vancouver |
Frequently asked questions
Is Nashville or Vancouver cheaper to live in?
Nashville is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,881 a month there versus $1,894 in Vancouver.
What salary do I need in Vancouver to match $60,000 in Nashville?
About $65,657 a year gives the same standard of living in Vancouver.
Where do people earn more, Nashville or Vancouver?
The typical household earns $83,445 in Nashville and $87,723 in Vancouver, 5% more in Vancouver.