Houston, Texas vs. Memphis, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Memphis, Tennessee is 18.8% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $113,613 in Memphis, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Memphis, Tennessee is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Memphis
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Memphis, TN
Compared to Houston, Memphis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.8% 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
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% lower
  Commute
  20.6% lower
  Health
  1.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.3% lower