Memphis, Tennessee vs. Charles City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charles City, Iowa is 8.9% cheaper than Memphis, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $61,946 in Charles City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Memphis, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charles City, Iowa is cheaper than Memphis, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Charles City
than in Memphis, Tennessee
Memphis, TN vs. Charles City, IA
Compared to Memphis, Charles City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.9% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% higher
  Commute
  33.8% lower
  Health
  3.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% higher