salaryNashville is 7% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Scottsdale to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,881
$2,287
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,652
$2,188
💵 Families earn per year
$83,445
$119,591
🔑 Buying a house
$413,600
$789,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
96.3
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,472
$2,956
⚡ Electric bill per month
$144
$182
👥 People living there
690,130
243,821
Commute to work
24.7 min
21.6 min
College degree
48%
61.9%
Own their home
52.4%
67%
Below poverty line
14.1%
7.3%
Unemployment
4.5%
3.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Nashville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Scottsdale for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Nashville | Scottsdale | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $29,390 | $47,530 | +62% in Scottsdale |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $61,940 | $78,080 | +26% in Scottsdale |
| Firefighter | $49,300 | $61,780 | +25% in Scottsdale |
| Police Officer | $68,780 | $85,050 | +24% in Scottsdale |
| Registered Nurse | $84,040 | $100,830 | +20% in Scottsdale |
| Operations Manager | $119,990 | $98,610 | -18% in Scottsdale |
| Nursing Assistant | $39,510 | $45,290 | +15% in Scottsdale |
| Cashier | $30,570 | $34,920 | +14% in Scottsdale |
Frequently asked questions
Is Nashville or Scottsdale cheaper to live in?
Nashville is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,881 a month there versus $2,287 in Scottsdale.
What salary do I need in Scottsdale to match $60,000 in Nashville?
About $64,346 a year gives the same standard of living in Scottsdale.
Where do people earn more, Nashville or Scottsdale?
The typical household earns $83,445 in Nashville and $119,591 in Scottsdale, 30% more in Scottsdale.