Boston, Massachusetts vs. Memphis, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Memphis, Tennessee is 49.5% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $111,147 in Memphis, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Memphis, Tennessee is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Memphis
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Memphis, TN
Compared to Boston, Memphis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.5% lower
      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
  16.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.6% lower
  Commute
  28.3% lower
  Health
  7.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  31.8% lower