Moving from Tucson to Memphis?
Here's what you'd need to earn to maintain your lifestyle.
To maintain your Tucson lifestyle in Memphis, you'd need to earn:
$71,349/year
▼ $3,651 less than you make now
| Category | Tucson | Memphis |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $71,349 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$7,311 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$4,424 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$1,035 |
| State Tax | -$1,875 | -$0 |
| Take-Home Pay | $59,274 | $58,580 |
Why the difference
- Cost of living is -4.9% in Memphis
- Housing is -13.1% in Memphis
- At the same $75,000 salary, you'd save $1,875/year in taxes in Memphis
Estimated Moving Costs
Distance: ~1,218 miles
DIY Truck
$4,000
Container
$6,500
Full-Service
$9,000
Salary Equivalents: Tucson to Memphis
| Your Tucson Salary | Memphis Equivalent | Difference | Memphis Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $38,053 | -$1,947 | $32,614 |
| $50,000 | $47,566 | -$2,434 | $40,258 |
| $60,000 | $57,079 | -$2,921 | $47,901 |
| $75,000 | $71,349 | -$3,651 | $58,580 |
| $100,000 | $95,132 | -$4,868 | $75,311 |
| $150,000 | $142,698 | -$7,302 | $108,287 |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction. Equivalents based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
How Tucson and Memphis Compare
Housing (13% cheaper in Memphis)
The average 1-bedroom apartment in Memphis rents for $950/month compared to $1,000/month in Tucson. Median home prices: $236,000 in Memphis vs $360,000 in Tucson.
Taxes
Arizona has a flat 2.5% state income tax. Tennessee has no state income tax. On a $75,000 salary, moving to Memphis would save you about $1,875/year in taxes alone.
Overall Cost of Living
Memphis's overall cost of living is 4.9% lower than Tucson, based on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (where 100 = national average).Tucson: 96.9, Memphis: 92.2.
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