Moving from Houston to Memphis?
Here's what you'd need to earn to maintain your lifestyle.
To maintain your Houston lifestyle in Memphis, you'd need to earn:
$69,366/year
▼ $5,634 less than you make now
| Category | Houston | Memphis |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $69,366 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$6,875 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$4,301 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$1,006 |
| State Tax | -$0 | -$0 |
| Take-Home Pay | $61,149 | $57,185 |
Why the difference
- Cost of living is -6.5% in Memphis
- Housing is -23.6% in Memphis
Estimated Moving Costs
Distance: ~484 miles
DIY Truck
$2,000
Container
$3,500
Full-Service
$5,000
Salary Equivalents: Houston to Memphis
| Your Houston Salary | Memphis Equivalent | Difference | Memphis Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $37,247 | -$2,753 | $31,966 |
| $50,000 | $46,578 | -$3,422 | $39,464 |
| $60,000 | $55,909 | -$4,091 | $46,961 |
| $75,000 | $69,366 | -$5,634 | $57,185 |
| $100,000 | $92,695 | -$7,305 | $73,597 |
| $150,000 | $139,230 | -$10,770 | $105,917 |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction. Equivalents based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
How Houston and Memphis Compare
Housing (24% cheaper in Memphis)
The average 1-bedroom apartment in Memphis rents for $950/month compared to $1,129/month in Houston. Median home prices: $236,000 in Memphis vs $335,000 in Houston.
Taxes
Texas has no state income tax. Tennessee has no state income tax.
Overall Cost of Living
Memphis's overall cost of living is 6.5% lower than Houston, based on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (where 100 = national average).Houston: 98.6, Memphis: 92.2.
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