Memphis, Tennessee vs. Queens, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Queens, New York is 117.2% more expensive than Memphis, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $130,297 in Queens, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Memphis, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Queens, New York is more expensive than Memphis, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
404% more expensive in Queens
than in Memphis, Tennessee
Memphis, TN vs. Queens, NY
Compared to Memphis, Queens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  117.2% 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
  24.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  603.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  55.2% higher
  Commute
  99.5% higher
  Health
  30.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  37.8% higher

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