Tempe, Arizona vs. Memphis, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Memphis, Tennessee is 31.2% cheaper than Tempe, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $68,828 in Memphis, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Tempe, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Memphis, Tennessee is cheaper than Tempe, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Memphis
than in Tempe, Arizona
Tempe, AZ vs. Memphis, TN
Compared to Tempe, Memphis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.2% 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
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% lower
  Commute
  12.6% lower
  Health
  4.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% lower