salaryMemphis is 8% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Memphis to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,887
$1,399
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,778
$1,194
💵 Families earn per year
$100,983
$55,797
🔑 Buying a house
$274,800
$169,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.0
92.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,263
$1,845
⚡ Electric bill per month
$117
$223
👥 People living there
179,898
618,980
Commute to work
27.2 min
21.1 min
College degree
38.5%
28%
Own their home
66.4%
44.9%
Below poverty line
9.5%
23.1%
Unemployment
5.8%
8.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Aurora for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Memphis for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Aurora or Memphis cheaper to live in?
Memphis is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,399 a month there versus $1,887 in Aurora.
What salary do I need in Memphis to match $60,000 in Aurora?
About $55,331 a year gives the same standard of living in Memphis.
Where do people earn more, Aurora or Memphis?
The typical household earns $100,983 in Aurora and $55,797 in Memphis, 81% more in Aurora.