Memphis, Tennessee vs. Portland, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Arkansas is 13.5% cheaper than Memphis, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $43,226 in Portland, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Memphis, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Arkansas is cheaper than Memphis, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Portland
than in Memphis, Tennessee
Memphis, TN vs. Portland, AR
Compared to Memphis, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.5% 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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% lower
  Commute
  21.5% lower
  Health
  4.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% higher