Irvine, California vs. Memphis, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Memphis, Tennessee is 57.2% cheaper than Irvine, California.

You would need a salary of $68,470 in Memphis, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Irvine, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Memphis, Tennessee is cheaper than Irvine, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% cheaper in Memphis
than in Irvine, California
Irvine, CA vs. Memphis, TN
Compared to Irvine, Memphis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.2% 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
  11.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  14.9% lower
  Health
  3.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.9% lower