Pekin, Illinois vs. Memphis, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Memphis, Tennessee is 2.8% more expensive than Pekin, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $51,393 in Memphis, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Pekin, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Memphis, Tennessee is more expensive than Pekin, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% more expensive in Memphis
than in Pekin, Illinois
Pekin, IL vs. Memphis, TN
Compared to Pekin, Memphis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.8% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% higher
  Commute
  21.9% higher
  Health
  14.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.1% lower