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DES MOINES vs. MEMPHIS
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Des Moines, Iowa vs. Memphis, Tennessee
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Memphis, Tennessee is
1.5%
cheaper
than Des Moines, Iowa.
You would need a salary of
$132,921
in Memphis, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Memphis, Tennessee is
cheaper
than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Memphis
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Memphis, TN
Compared to Des Moines, Memphis is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
1.5% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
2.8% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
39.1% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
7.5% higher
Commute
26.5% higher
Health
5.5% lower
Taxes
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Personal
2.3% lower
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