Jersey City, New Jersey vs. Memphis, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Memphis, Tennessee is 46.3% cheaper than Jersey City, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $69,771 in Memphis, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Jersey City, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Memphis, Tennessee is cheaper than Jersey City, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Memphis
than in Jersey City, New Jersey
Jersey City, NJ vs. Memphis, TN
Compared to Jersey City, Memphis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.3% 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
  13.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.9% lower
  Commute
  38.5% lower
  Health
  2.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.1% lower