Moving from Columbus to Memphis?
Here's what you'd need to earn to maintain your lifestyle.
To maintain your Columbus lifestyle in Memphis, you'd need to earn:
$72,392/year
▼ $2,608 less than you make now
| Category | Columbus | Memphis |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $72,392 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$7,540 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$4,488 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$1,050 |
| State Tax | -$1,346 | -$0 |
| Take-Home Pay | $59,802 | $59,314 |
Why the difference
- Cost of living is -3.5% in Memphis
- Housing is -9.2% in Memphis
- At the same $75,000 salary, you'd save $1,346/year in taxes in Memphis
Estimated Moving Costs
Distance: ~509 miles
DIY Truck
$3,000
Container
$5,000
Full-Service
$7,000
Salary Equivalents: Columbus to Memphis
| Your Columbus Salary | Memphis Equivalent | Difference | Memphis Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $38,609 | -$1,391 | $33,061 |
| $50,000 | $48,261 | -$1,739 | $40,816 |
| $60,000 | $57,914 | -$2,086 | $48,572 |
| $75,000 | $72,392 | -$2,608 | $59,314 |
| $100,000 | $96,523 | -$3,477 | $76,290 |
| $150,000 | $144,784 | -$5,216 | $109,713 |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction. Equivalents based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
How Columbus and Memphis Compare
Housing (9% cheaper in Memphis)
The average 1-bedroom apartment in Memphis rents for $950/month compared to $1,191/month in Columbus. Median home prices: $236,000 in Memphis vs $290,000 in Columbus.
Taxes
Ohio has a progressive state income tax from 0.0% to 3.5%. Tennessee has no state income tax. On a $75,000 salary, moving to Memphis would save you about $1,346/year in taxes alone.
Overall Cost of Living
Memphis's overall cost of living is 3.5% lower than Columbus, based on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (where 100 = national average).Columbus: 95.5, Memphis: 92.2.
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