salaryNashville is 6% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Worcester to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,881
$1,952
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,652
$1,720
💵 Families earn per year
$83,445
$75,605
🔑 Buying a house
$413,600
$374,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
96.3
102.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,472
$4,733
⚡ Electric bill per month
$144
$149
👥 People living there
690,130
207,055
Commute to work
24.7 min
24.1 min
College degree
48%
35.2%
Own their home
52.4%
42.8%
Below poverty line
14.1%
19.6%
Unemployment
4.5%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Nashville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 3 more.
- Pick Worcester for cheaper homes, shorter commutes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Nashville | Worcester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $60,100 | $82,260 | +37% in Worcester |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,460 | $82,810 | +35% in Worcester |
| Firefighter | $49,300 | $66,310 | +35% in Worcester |
| Carpenter | $55,770 | $73,010 | +31% in Worcester |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $61,940 | $79,060 | +28% in Worcester |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $29,390 | $36,840 | +25% in Worcester |
| HVAC Technician | $60,270 | $73,800 | +22% in Worcester |
| Accountant | $78,080 | $94,070 | +20% in Worcester |
Frequently asked questions
Is Nashville or Worcester cheaper to live in?
Nashville is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,881 a month there versus $1,952 in Worcester.
What salary do I need in Worcester to match $60,000 in Nashville?
About $63,852 a year gives the same standard of living in Worcester.
Where do people earn more, Nashville or Worcester?
The typical household earns $83,445 in Nashville and $75,605 in Worcester, 10% more in Nashville.