Atlanta, Georgia vs. Memphis, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Memphis, Tennessee is 29.2% cheaper than Atlanta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $49,589 in Memphis, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Atlanta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Memphis, Tennessee is cheaper than Atlanta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Memphis
than in Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta, GA vs. Memphis, TN
Compared to Atlanta, Memphis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.2% 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
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% lower
  Commute
  23.0% lower
  Health
  2.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.7% lower