Cary, North Carolina vs. Memphis, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Memphis, Tennessee is 32.0% cheaper than Cary, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $54,386 in Memphis, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Memphis, Tennessee is cheaper than Cary, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Memphis
than in Cary, North Carolina
Cary, NC vs. Memphis, TN
Compared to Cary, Memphis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.0% 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
  9.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  9.4% higher
  Health
  2.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% lower