New Orleans, Louisiana vs. Memphis, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Memphis, Tennessee is 23.7% cheaper than New Orleans, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $38,140 in Memphis, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Memphis, Tennessee is cheaper than New Orleans, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Memphis
than in New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans, LA vs. Memphis, TN
Compared to New Orleans, Memphis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.7% 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
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% higher
  Commute
  28.7% lower
  Health
  5.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% lower