salaryMemphis is 19% 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
$2,109
$1,399
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,075
$1,194
💵 Families earn per year
$89,656
$55,797
🔑 Buying a house
$486,700
$169,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
114.2
92.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,516
$1,845
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$223
👥 People living there
185,604
618,980
Commute to work
26.1 min
21.1 min
College degree
40.8%
28%
Own their home
54.1%
44.9%
Below poverty line
15%
23.1%
Unemployment
5.3%
8.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Fort Lauderdale 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.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Fort Lauderdale | Memphis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,070 | $24,550 | -32% in Memphis |
| Truck Driver | $51,580 | $63,070 | +22% in Memphis |
| Firefighter | $75,710 | $62,910 | -17% in Memphis |
| Lawyer | $160,320 | $134,440 | -16% in Memphis |
| Civil Engineer | $83,750 | $96,100 | +15% in Memphis |
| Medical Assistant | $44,930 | $39,260 | -13% in Memphis |
| Customer Service Representative | $39,560 | $44,090 | +11% in Memphis |
| Registered Nurse | $91,380 | $81,500 | -11% in Memphis |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fort Lauderdale or Memphis cheaper to live in?
Memphis is about 19% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,399 a month there versus $2,109 in Fort Lauderdale.
What salary do I need in Memphis to match $60,000 in Fort Lauderdale?
About $48,449 a year gives the same standard of living in Memphis.
Where do people earn more, Fort Lauderdale or Memphis?
The typical household earns $89,656 in Fort Lauderdale and $55,797 in Memphis, 61% more in Fort Lauderdale.
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