Kingsport, Tennessee vs. Memphis, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Memphis, Tennessee is 2.5% cheaper than Kingsport, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $73,113 in Memphis, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Kingsport, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Memphis, Tennessee is cheaper than Kingsport, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Memphis
than in Kingsport, Tennessee
Kingsport, TN vs. Memphis, TN
Compared to Kingsport, Memphis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.5% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% higher
  Commute
  16.8% higher
  Health
  0.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% lower