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
$1,864
$1,399
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,633
$1,194
💵 Families earn per year
$79,302
$55,797
🔑 Buying a house
$387,500
$169,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.7
92.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,612
$1,845
⚡ Electric bill per month
$191
$223
👥 People living there
252,833
618,980
Commute to work
27.7 min
21.1 min
College degree
24.3%
28%
Own their home
57.2%
44.9%
Below poverty line
15.1%
23.1%
Unemployment
5.6%
8.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Glendale for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
- Pick Memphis for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Glendale or Memphis cheaper to live in?
Memphis is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,399 a month there versus $1,864 in Glendale.
What salary do I need in Memphis to match $60,000 in Glendale?
About $54,935 a year gives the same standard of living in Memphis.
Where do people earn more, Glendale or Memphis?
The typical household earns $79,302 in Glendale and $55,797 in Memphis, 42% more in Glendale.