Memphis, Tennessee vs. La Quinta, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in La Quinta, California is 76.0% more expensive than Memphis, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $88,000 in La Quinta, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Memphis, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, La Quinta, California is more expensive than Memphis, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
374% more expensive in La Quinta
than in Memphis, Tennessee
Memphis, TN vs. La Quinta, CA
Compared to Memphis, La Quinta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  76.0% higher
      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
  7.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  389.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% higher
  Commute
  38.9% higher
  Health
  9.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.4% higher