2024 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Newton, MS vs Memphis, TN

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Is it cheaper to live in Memphis or is it cheaper to live in Newton?
- Memphis is 15.2% more expensive than Newton.

Which city has more affordable housing, Memphis or Newton?
- Memphis housing costs are 52.0% more expensive than Newton housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Newton or is Health Care more affordable in Memphis.
- Health related expenses are 8.6% less in Memphis.
 Newton, MSMemphis, TNUnited States
 Overall74.585.8100
 Food & Groceries95.693.3100
 Health105.996.8100
 Housing27.942.4100
 Median Home Cost$109,500$148,300$338,100
 Utilities10396100
 Transportation73.094.5100
 Miscellaneous58.3100.2100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Newton    1 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

I've lived here for most of my life. The town history is great but as for that there isn't much to say. The school system is okay. With little money for resources I  More

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Reviews for Memphis    148 Reviews

I was mugged my very first night in Memphis. They tried to take my iPhone. I was walking only a block from my house in a "safe" area, too.  More

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Memphis is a city with a history of civil rights, slavery , blues and rockn'roll music. It's a great place for a weekend getaway. This city has lots of great things to  More

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Over 4 years ago

Do you like being panhandled every 30 seconds? Love that cool ambiance of gangs? Are drugs your thing? Then you will love Memphis. Had good times here in the 90’s, the  More

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