Charleston, Tennessee vs. Memphis, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Memphis, Tennessee is 13.6% cheaper than Charleston, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $43,200 in Memphis, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Memphis, Tennessee is cheaper than Charleston, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Memphis
than in Charleston, Tennessee
Charleston, TN vs. Memphis, TN
Compared to Charleston, Memphis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.6% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% higher
  Commute
  9.1% higher
  Health
  3.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% lower