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
$1,826
$1,881
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,712
$1,652
💵 Families earn per year
$89,248
$83,445
🔑 Buying a house
$408,000
$413,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.3
96.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,604
$2,472
⚡ Electric bill per month
$168
$144
👥 People living there
511,764
690,130
Commute to work
24.7 min
24.7 min
College degree
32.5%
48%
Own their home
64.4%
52.4%
Below poverty line
10.3%
14.1%
Unemployment
4.2%
4.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Mesa for lower rent, higher incomes, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Nashville for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Mesa | 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 Mesa or Nashville cheaper to live in?
Nashville is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,881 a month there versus $1,826 in Mesa.
What salary do I need in Nashville to match $60,000 in Mesa?
About $55,948 a year gives the same standard of living in Nashville.
Where do people earn more, Mesa or Nashville?
The typical household earns $89,248 in Mesa and $83,445 in Nashville, 7% more in Mesa.