Moving from Salt Lake City to Memphis?
Here's what you'd need to earn to maintain your lifestyle.
To maintain your Salt Lake City lifestyle in Memphis, you'd need to earn:
$63,146/year
▼ $11,854 less than you make now
| Category | Salt Lake City | Memphis |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $63,146 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$5,539 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$3,915 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$916 |
| State Tax | -$3,375 | -$0 |
| Take-Home Pay | $57,774 | $52,776 |
Why the difference
- Cost of living is -8.6% in Memphis
- Housing is -35.3% in Memphis
- At the same $75,000 salary, you'd save $3,375/year in taxes in Memphis
Estimated Moving Costs
Distance: ~1,248 miles
DIY Truck
$4,000
Container
$6,500
Full-Service
$9,000
Salary Equivalents: Salt Lake City to Memphis
| Your Salt Lake City Salary | Memphis Equivalent | Difference | Memphis Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $34,316 | -$5,684 | $29,611 |
| $50,000 | $42,930 | -$7,070 | $36,533 |
| $60,000 | $51,543 | -$8,457 | $43,453 |
| $75,000 | $63,146 | -$11,854 | $52,776 |
| $100,000 | $84,500 | -$15,500 | $67,832 |
| $150,000 | $126,669 | -$23,331 | $97,331 |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction. Equivalents based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
How Salt Lake City and Memphis Compare
Housing (35% cheaper in Memphis)
The average 1-bedroom apartment in Memphis rents for $950/month compared to $1,200/month in Salt Lake City. Median home prices: $236,000 in Memphis vs $572,000 in Salt Lake City.
Taxes
Utah has a flat 4.5% state income tax. Tennessee has no state income tax. On a $75,000 salary, moving to Memphis would save you about $3,375/year in taxes alone.
Overall Cost of Living
Memphis's overall cost of living is 8.6% lower than Salt Lake City, based on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (where 100 = national average).Salt Lake City: 100.9, Memphis: 92.2.
Plan Your Move
Get Free Moving Quotes
Compare rates from licensed movers for your Salt Lake City to Memphis move. Average cost: $4,000–$9,000.
Compare Moving Quotes →Find Apartments in Memphis
Average 1BR rent in Memphis: $950/month. Browse available listings.
Search Apartments →High-Yield Savings
Park your moving fund in a 4.5%+ APY savings account while you plan your relocation.
Compare Savings Rates →