2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Memphis, TN vs Monroe, OH

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Is it cheaper to live in Monroe or is it cheaper to live in Memphis?
- Monroe is 2.0% more expensive than Memphis.

Which city has more affordable housing, Monroe or Memphis?
- Monroe housing costs are 102.6% more expensive than Memphis housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Memphis or is Health Care more affordable in Monroe.
- Health related expenses are 8.3% less in Monroe.
 Memphis, TNMonroe, OHUnited States
 Overall  Unlock87.5100
 Food & Groceries93.3  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock88.8100
 Housing42.4  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$279,500$338,100
 Utilities96  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock82.8100
 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 Monroe    2 Reviews

I have been a PA resident most of my life. I consider myself the type of person anyone would be proud to have as their neighbor. I earn a good living as an IT  More

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Monore is a growing little town that could be the next "Diamond in the ruff" of Ohio. We have lived here for almost 4 years and can see good things happening.  More

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