salaryMemphis is 17% 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
$2,987
$1,399
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,696
$1,194
💵 Families earn per year
$130,411
$55,797
🔑 Buying a house
$1,100,000
$169,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.7
92.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,234
$1,845
⚡ Electric bill per month
$108
$223
👥 People living there
195,240
618,980
Commute to work
28.4 min
21.1 min
College degree
49%
28%
Own their home
55.4%
44.9%
Below poverty line
7.8%
23.1%
Unemployment
5.4%
8.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Huntington Beach 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 Huntington Beach or Memphis cheaper to live in?
Memphis is about 17% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,399 a month there versus $2,987 in Huntington Beach.
What salary do I need in Memphis to match $60,000 in Huntington Beach?
About $49,952 a year gives the same standard of living in Memphis.
Where do people earn more, Huntington Beach or Memphis?
The typical household earns $130,411 in Huntington Beach and $55,797 in Memphis, 134% more in Huntington Beach.
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