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:
$70,144/year
▼ $4,856 less than you make now
| Category | Columbus | Memphis |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $70,144 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$7,046 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$4,349 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$1,017 |
| State Tax | -$1,346 | -$0 |
| Take-Home Pay | $59,802 | $57,732 |
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 | $38,084 | -$1,916 | $32,639 |
| $50,000 | $47,355 | -$2,645 | $40,088 |
| $60,000 | $56,686 | -$3,314 | $47,586 |
| $75,000 | $70,144 | -$4,856 | $57,732 |
| $100,000 | $93,292 | -$6,708 | $74,017 |
| $150,000 | $138,872 | -$11,128 | $105,672 |
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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