salaryNashville is 7% 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
$2,270
$1,881
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,096
$1,652
💵 Families earn per year
$132,171
$83,445
🔑 Buying a house
$575,100
$413,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.3
96.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,417
$2,472
⚡ Electric bill per month
$194
$144
👥 People living there
280,262
690,130
Commute to work
25.9 min
24.7 min
College degree
48.2%
48%
Own their home
73.1%
52.4%
Below poverty line
5.3%
14.1%
Unemployment
3.5%
4.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Gilbert for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Nashville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Gilbert | Nashville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $47,530 | $29,390 | -38% in Nashville |
| Operations Manager | $98,610 | $119,990 | +22% in Nashville |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $78,080 | $61,940 | -21% in Nashville |
| Firefighter | $61,780 | $49,300 | -20% in Nashville |
| Police Officer | $85,050 | $68,780 | -19% in Nashville |
| Registered Nurse | $100,830 | $84,040 | -17% in Nashville |
| Nursing Assistant | $45,290 | $39,510 | -13% in Nashville |
| Cashier | $34,920 | $30,570 | -12% in Nashville |
Frequently asked questions
Is Gilbert or Nashville cheaper to live in?
Nashville is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,881 a month there versus $2,270 in Gilbert.
What salary do I need in Nashville to match $60,000 in Gilbert?
About $55,948 a year gives the same standard of living in Nashville.
Where do people earn more, Gilbert or Nashville?
The typical household earns $132,171 in Gilbert and $83,445 in Nashville, 58% more in Gilbert.