| | Los Angeles, CA | Memphis, TN | United States |
| Overall | 161.7 | 85.8 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 104.1 | 93.3 | 100 |
| Health | 90.0 | 96.8 | 100 |
| Housing | 302.8 | 42.4 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $912,500 | $148,300 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,370.0% | 9,630.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 165.3 | 94.5 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 133.7 | 100.2 | 100 |
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If I could give this place negative five stars, I would. Most of the people here are a giant waste of time. They are liars, manipulators, psychopaths, and sociopaths. More
Even with the high costs of living and the sooty air, I feel there is no other place in USA that has access to oceans and beaches, cultural and recreational More
Ahhh where to begin? Long summary so bare with me. Born and raised in this ****hole, after 25 years finally getting close to be able to move state as I dreamed, as I've More
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I was mugged my very first night in Memphis. They tried to take my iPhone. I was walking only a block from my house in a "safe" area, too. More
Memphis is a city with a history of civil rights, slavery , blues and rockn'roll music. It's a great place for a weekend getaway. This city has lots of great things to More
Do you like being panhandled every 30 seconds? Love that cool ambiance of gangs? Are drugs your thing? Then you will love Memphis. Had good times here in the 90’s, the More
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