Palo Alto, California vs. Memphis, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Memphis, Tennessee is 82.1% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $8,953 in Memphis, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Memphis, Tennessee is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
95% cheaper in Memphis
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs. Memphis, TN
Compared to Palo Alto, Memphis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  82.1% 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
  25.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  97.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% higher
  Commute
  32.8% lower
  Health
  10.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.8% lower