Moving from Pittsburgh to Memphis?
Here's what you'd need to earn to maintain your lifestyle.
To maintain your Pittsburgh lifestyle in Memphis, you'd need to earn:
$73,026/year
▼ $1,974 less than you make now
| Category | Pittsburgh | Memphis |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $73,026 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$7,680 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$4,528 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$1,059 |
| State Tax | -$2,303 | -$0 |
| Take-Home Pay | $58,846 | $59,760 |
Why the difference
- Cost of living is -2.6% in Memphis
- Housing is +10.8% in Memphis
- At the same $75,000 salary, you'd save $2,303/year in taxes in Memphis
Estimated Moving Costs
Distance: ~659 miles
DIY Truck
$3,000
Container
$5,000
Full-Service
$7,000
Salary Equivalents: Pittsburgh to Memphis
| Your Pittsburgh Salary | Memphis Equivalent | Difference | Memphis Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $38,947 | -$1,053 | $33,332 |
| $50,000 | $48,684 | -$1,316 | $41,156 |
| $60,000 | $58,421 | -$1,579 | $48,980 |
| $75,000 | $73,026 | -$1,974 | $59,760 |
| $100,000 | $97,368 | -$2,632 | $76,884 |
| $150,000 | $146,052 | -$3,948 | $110,580 |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction. Equivalents based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
How Pittsburgh and Memphis Compare
Housing (11% more expensive in Memphis)
The average 1-bedroom apartment in Memphis rents for $950/month compared to $1,290/month in Pittsburgh. Median home prices: $236,000 in Memphis vs $252,000 in Pittsburgh.
Taxes
Pennsylvania has a flat 3.1% state income tax. Tennessee has no state income tax. On a $75,000 salary, moving to Memphis would save you about $2,303/year in taxes alone.
Overall Cost of Living
Memphis's overall cost of living is 2.6% lower than Pittsburgh, based on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (where 100 = national average).Pittsburgh: 94.7, Memphis: 92.2.
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