salaryMemphis is 11% 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
$2,270
$1,399
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,096
$1,194
💵 Families earn per year
$132,171
$55,797
🔑 Buying a house
$575,100
$169,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.3
92.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,417
$1,845
⚡ Electric bill per month
$194
$223
👥 People living there
280,262
618,980
Commute to work
25.9 min
21.1 min
College degree
48.2%
28%
Own their home
73.1%
44.9%
Below poverty line
5.3%
23.1%
Unemployment
3.5%
8.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Gilbert 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 | Gilbert | Memphis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $47,530 | $24,550 | -48% in Memphis |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $78,080 | $59,140 | -24% in Memphis |
| Dental Hygienist | $102,520 | $78,580 | -23% in Memphis |
| Registered Nurse | $100,830 | $81,500 | -19% in Memphis |
| Cashier | $34,920 | $29,160 | -16% in Memphis |
| Medical Assistant | $46,830 | $39,260 | -16% in Memphis |
| Carpenter | $60,320 | $50,620 | -16% in Memphis |
| Nursing Assistant | $45,290 | $38,010 | -16% in Memphis |
Frequently asked questions
Is Gilbert or Memphis cheaper to live in?
Memphis is about 11% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,399 a month there versus $2,270 in Gilbert.
What salary do I need in Memphis to match $60,000 in Gilbert?
About $53,532 a year gives the same standard of living in Memphis.
Where do people earn more, Gilbert or Memphis?
The typical household earns $132,171 in Gilbert and $55,797 in Memphis, 137% more in Gilbert.