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Memphis, TN vs Lithia Springs, GA

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Is it cheaper to live in Lithia Springs or is it cheaper to live in Memphis?
- Lithia Springs is 16.6% more expensive than Memphis.

Which city has more affordable housing, Lithia Springs or Memphis?
- Lithia Springs housing costs are 76.2% more expensive than Memphis housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Memphis or is Health Care more affordable in Lithia Springs.
- Health related expenses are 1.1% more in Lithia Springs.
 Memphis, TNLithia Springs, GAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock100.0100
 Food & Groceries93.3  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock97.9100
 Housing42.4  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$266,700$338,100
 Utilities96  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock124.7100
 Miscellaneous100.2  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Memphis    148 Reviews

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

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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

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Over 5 years ago

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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Reviews for Lithia Springs    3 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

I lived in Lithia Springs for almost a year. While there isn't much of a night life, Atlanta isn't too far away for weekend fun. Douglasville, which is about 10  More

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Over 17 years ago

I currently live in Lithia Springs. It's a very quiet town with little to do. However, the cost of living is exceptionable. The sales tax right now is 6% and home start  More

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Over 17 years ago

The weather here changes all day everyday... I've experienced this type of weather all my life so I just keep a sweater and umbrella in my car. But I've been told it's  More

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