Nashville, Tennessee vs. Dauphin Island, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dauphin Island, Alabama is 5.4% more expensive than Nashville, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $158,147 in Dauphin Island, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Nashville, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dauphin Island, Alabama is more expensive than Nashville, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% more expensive in Dauphin Island
than in Nashville, Tennessee
Nashville, TN vs. Dauphin Island, AL
Compared to Nashville, Dauphin Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.4% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% lower
  Commute
  7.8% lower
  Health
  17.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% higher