salaryBirmingham is 5% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Nashville to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,291
$1,881
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,126
$1,652
💵 Families earn per year
$49,666
$83,445
🔑 Buying a house
$158,800
$413,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.6
96.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$997
$2,472
⚡ Electric bill per month
$175
$144
👥 People living there
198,173
690,130
Commute to work
20.8 min
24.7 min
College degree
31.1%
48%
Own their home
45.5%
52.4%
Below poverty line
24.7%
14.1%
Unemployment
5.8%
4.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Birmingham for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Nashville for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Birmingham | Nashville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Hygienist | $61,730 | $94,030 | +52% in Nashville |
| Market Research Analyst | $62,190 | $77,240 | +24% in Nashville |
| HVAC Technician | $48,740 | $60,270 | +24% in Nashville |
| Physician Assistant | $105,440 | $129,050 | +22% in Nashville |
| Medical Assistant | $36,770 | $44,620 | +21% in Nashville |
| Lawyer | $170,230 | $142,540 | -16% in Nashville |
| Nurse Practitioner | $107,700 | $122,320 | +14% in Nashville |
| Police Officer | $60,590 | $68,780 | +14% in Nashville |
Frequently asked questions
Is Birmingham or Nashville cheaper to live in?
Birmingham is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,291 a month there versus $1,881 in Nashville.
What salary do I need in Nashville to match $60,000 in Birmingham?
About $63,073 a year gives the same standard of living in Nashville.
Where do people earn more, Birmingham or Nashville?
The typical household earns $49,666 in Birmingham and $83,445 in Nashville, 40% more in Nashville.