Salary Comparison
Separating: Phoenix vs Nashville
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Phoenix, AZ
$52,390/yr
Nashville, TN
$38,070/yr
Our recommendation: Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix offers $886 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Phoenix
Nashville
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$52,390
$38,070
+$14,320
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$3,187
$2,316
+$871
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
100
101
-1 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,685
$2,700
$15
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,550
$1,590
$40
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$502
$-384
+$886
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.19×
0.86×
+0.33×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
4/10 (Tight)
2/10 (Tight)
+2
A vs B
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Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.