salaryMobile is 9% 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
$1,257
$1,881
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,109
$1,652
💵 Families earn per year
$57,762
$83,445
🔑 Buying a house
$193,300
$413,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
88.1
96.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$968
$2,472
⚡ Electric bill per month
$196
$144
👥 People living there
203,416
690,130
Commute to work
22.8 min
24.7 min
College degree
32%
48%
Own their home
54%
52.4%
Below poverty line
18.4%
14.1%
Unemployment
5.6%
4.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Mobile 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 | Mobile | Nashville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Hygienist | $60,710 | $94,030 | +55% in Nashville |
| Police Officer | $47,000 | $68,780 | +46% in Nashville |
| Market Research Analyst | $60,340 | $77,240 | +28% in Nashville |
| Nursing Assistant | $30,880 | $39,510 | +28% in Nashville |
| HVAC Technician | $47,960 | $60,270 | +26% in Nashville |
| Physician Assistant | $104,960 | $129,050 | +23% in Nashville |
| Medical Assistant | $36,350 | $44,620 | +23% in Nashville |
| Customer Service Representative | $37,690 | $45,510 | +21% in Nashville |
Frequently asked questions
Is Mobile or Nashville cheaper to live in?
Mobile is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,257 a month there versus $1,881 in Nashville.
What salary do I need in Nashville to match $60,000 in Mobile?
About $65,612 a year gives the same standard of living in Nashville.
Where do people earn more, Mobile or Nashville?
The typical household earns $57,762 in Mobile and $83,445 in Nashville, 31% more in Nashville.