Houston, Alaska vs. Memphis, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Memphis, Tennessee is 26.6% cheaper than Houston, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $44,034 in Memphis, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Memphis, Tennessee is cheaper than Houston, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Memphis
than in Houston, Alaska
Houston, AK vs. Memphis, TN
Compared to Houston, Memphis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.6% 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
  29.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.6% lower
  Commute
  28.7% lower
  Health
  23.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.5% lower