Moving from Atlanta to Memphis?
Here's what you'd need to earn to maintain your lifestyle.
To maintain your Atlanta lifestyle in Memphis, you'd need to earn:
$63,087/year
▼ $11,913 less than you make now
| Category | Atlanta | Memphis |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $63,087 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$5,532 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$3,911 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$915 |
| State Tax | -$3,893 | -$0 |
| Take-Home Pay | $57,256 | $52,729 |
Why the difference
- Cost of living is -7.9% in Memphis
- Housing is -28.1% in Memphis
- At the same $75,000 salary, you'd save $3,893/year in taxes in Memphis
Estimated Moving Costs
Distance: ~337 miles
DIY Truck
$2,000
Container
$3,500
Full-Service
$5,000
Salary Equivalents: Atlanta to Memphis
| Your Atlanta Salary | Memphis Equivalent | Difference | Memphis Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $34,256 | -$5,744 | $29,563 |
| $50,000 | $42,870 | -$7,130 | $36,485 |
| $60,000 | $51,483 | -$8,517 | $43,405 |
| $75,000 | $63,087 | -$11,913 | $52,729 |
| $100,000 | $84,381 | -$15,619 | $67,748 |
| $150,000 | $126,430 | -$23,570 | $97,168 |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction. Equivalents based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
How Atlanta and Memphis Compare
Housing (28% cheaper in Memphis)
The average 1-bedroom apartment in Memphis rents for $950/month compared to $1,630/month in Atlanta. Median home prices: $236,000 in Memphis vs $411,000 in Atlanta.
Taxes
Georgia has a flat 5.2% state income tax. Tennessee has no state income tax. On a $75,000 salary, moving to Memphis would save you about $3,893/year in taxes alone.
Overall Cost of Living
Memphis's overall cost of living is 7.9% lower than Atlanta, based on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (where 100 = national average).Atlanta: 100.1, Memphis: 92.2.
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