Salinas, California vs. Memphis, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Memphis, Tennessee is 44.8% cheaper than Salinas, California.

You would need a salary of $41,370 in Memphis, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Salinas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Memphis, Tennessee is cheaper than Salinas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Memphis
than in Salinas, California
Salinas, CA vs. Memphis, TN
Compared to Salinas, Memphis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.8% 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
  10.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% higher
  Commute
  5.9% lower
  Health
  32.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.5% lower