Memphis, Tennessee vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 35.5% more expensive than Memphis, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $56,903 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Memphis, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Memphis, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Memphis, Tennessee
Memphis, TN vs. Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Memphis, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.5% higher
      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
  9.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% higher
  Commute
  50.2% higher
  Health
  5.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.5% higher