Moving from Orlando to Memphis?
Here's what you'd need to earn to maintain your lifestyle.
To maintain your Orlando lifestyle in Memphis, you'd need to earn:
$68,168/year
▼ $6,832 less than you make now
| Category | Orlando | Memphis |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $68,168 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$6,611 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$4,226 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$988 |
| State Tax | -$0 | -$0 |
| Take-Home Pay | $61,149 | $56,342 |
Why the difference
- Cost of living is -9.1% in Memphis
- Housing is -35.3% in Memphis
Estimated Moving Costs
Distance: ~683 miles
DIY Truck
$3,000
Container
$5,000
Full-Service
$7,000
Salary Equivalents: Orlando to Memphis
| Your Orlando Salary | Memphis Equivalent | Difference | Memphis Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $36,356 | -$3,644 | $31,251 |
| $50,000 | $45,445 | -$4,555 | $38,554 |
| $60,000 | $54,534 | -$5,466 | $45,857 |
| $75,000 | $68,168 | -$6,832 | $56,342 |
| $100,000 | $90,890 | -$9,110 | $72,327 |
| $150,000 | $136,335 | -$13,665 | $103,938 |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction. Equivalents based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
How Orlando and Memphis Compare
Housing (35% cheaper in Memphis)
The average 1-bedroom apartment in Memphis rents for $950/month compared to $1,460/month in Orlando. Median home prices: $236,000 in Memphis vs $385,000 in Orlando.
Taxes
Florida has no state income tax. Tennessee has no state income tax.
Overall Cost of Living
Memphis's overall cost of living is 9.1% lower than Orlando, based on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (where 100 = national average).Orlando: 101.4, Memphis: 92.2.
Plan Your Move
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