Moving from Kansas City to Memphis?
Here's what you'd need to earn to maintain your lifestyle.
To maintain your Kansas City lifestyle in Memphis, you'd need to earn:
$74,705/year
▼ $295 less than you make now
| Category | Kansas City | Memphis |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $74,705 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$8,049 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$4,632 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$1,083 |
| State Tax | -$3,349 | -$0 |
| Take-Home Pay | $57,799 | $60,941 |
Why the difference
- Cost of living is -0.4% in Memphis
- Housing is -7.9% in Memphis
- At the same $75,000 salary, you'd save $3,349/year in taxes in Memphis
Estimated Moving Costs
Distance: ~370 miles
DIY Truck
$2,000
Container
$3,500
Full-Service
$5,000
Salary Equivalents: Kansas City to Memphis
| Your Kansas City Salary | Memphis Equivalent | Difference | Memphis Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $39,843 | -$157 | $34,052 |
| $50,000 | $49,803 | -$197 | $42,055 |
| $60,000 | $59,764 | -$236 | $50,059 |
| $75,000 | $74,705 | -$295 | $60,941 |
| $100,000 | $99,607 | -$393 | $78,460 |
| $150,000 | $149,410 | -$590 | $112,875 |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction. Equivalents based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
How Kansas City and Memphis Compare
Housing (8% cheaper in Memphis)
The average 1-bedroom apartment in Memphis rents for $950/month compared to $1,150/month in Kansas City. Median home prices: $236,000 in Memphis vs $300,000 in Kansas City.
Taxes
Missouri has a progressive state income tax from 0.0% to 4.7%. Tennessee has no state income tax. On a $75,000 salary, moving to Memphis would save you about $3,349/year in taxes alone.
Overall Cost of Living
Memphis's overall cost of living is 0.4% lower than Kansas City, based on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (where 100 = national average).Kansas City: 92.5, Memphis: 92.2.
Plan Your Move
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