salaryNashville is 7% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Phoenix to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,881
$1,893
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,652
$1,729
💵 Families earn per year
$83,445
$87,717
🔑 Buying a house
$413,600
$420,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
96.3
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,472
$1,850
⚡ Electric bill per month
$144
$181
👥 People living there
690,130
1,642,323
Commute to work
24.7 min
25.6 min
College degree
48%
33.6%
Own their home
52.4%
57.3%
Below poverty line
14.1%
13.7%
Unemployment
4.5%
5%
Bottom line
- Pick Nashville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Phoenix for higher incomes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Nashville | Phoenix | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $29,390 | $47,530 | +62% in Phoenix |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $61,940 | $78,080 | +26% in Phoenix |
| Firefighter | $49,300 | $61,780 | +25% in Phoenix |
| Police Officer | $68,780 | $85,050 | +24% in Phoenix |
| Registered Nurse | $84,040 | $100,830 | +20% in Phoenix |
| Operations Manager | $119,990 | $98,610 | -18% in Phoenix |
| Nursing Assistant | $39,510 | $45,290 | +15% in Phoenix |
| Cashier | $30,570 | $34,920 | +14% in Phoenix |
Frequently asked questions
Is Nashville or Phoenix cheaper to live in?
Nashville is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,881 a month there versus $1,893 in Phoenix.
What salary do I need in Phoenix to match $60,000 in Nashville?
About $64,346 a year gives the same standard of living in Phoenix.
Where do people earn more, Nashville or Phoenix?
The typical household earns $83,445 in Nashville and $87,717 in Phoenix, 5% more in Phoenix.