Moving to Memphis, TN
City Overview
Cost of Living
84
Avg Temperature
52°–72°F
State Income Tax
None
Population
633K
Birthplace of rock and roll and home to legendary barbecue, Memphis has deep musical roots and a soulful character. The cost of living is low, and Beale Street is only the beginning.
Average Moving Costs to Memphis
Estimated costs for a 2-bedroom move from the top 10 US cities by population.
| From | Distance | Full-Service | DIY |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 953 mi | $2,615–$4,101 | $1,327–$2,506 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 1,600 mi | $2,913–$4,609 | $1,693–$2,961 |
| Chicago, IL | 483 mi | $2,230–$3,506 | $1,062–$2,177 |
| Houston, TX | 484 mi | $2,198–$3,464 | $1,062–$2,178 |
| Phoenix, AZ | 1,260 mi | $2,657–$4,208 | $1,500–$2,723 |
| Philadelphia, PA | 879 mi | $2,462–$3,881 | $1,285–$2,455 |
| San Antonio, TX | 632 mi | $2,269–$3,585 | $1,145–$2,281 |
| San Diego, CA | 1,558 mi | $2,880–$4,556 | $1,670–$2,932 |
| Dallas, TX | 420 mi | $2,178–$3,427 | $1,025–$2,133 |
| San Jose, CA | 1,772 mi | $3,076–$4,854 | $1,789–$3,082 |
Neighborhoods in Memphis
Cooper-Young
A popular neighborhood in Memphis, TN for newcomers and residents alike.
Midtown
A popular neighborhood in Memphis, TN for newcomers and residents alike.
Harbor Town
A popular neighborhood in Memphis, TN for newcomers and residents alike.
Overton Park
A popular neighborhood in Memphis, TN for newcomers and residents alike.
Downtown
A popular neighborhood in Memphis, TN for newcomers and residents alike.
Cost of Living in Memphis
Cost of Living Index
16% below the national average of 100
Index: 100 = national average. Scale capped at 150.
Avg 1BR Rent
$900/mo
Avg 2BR Rent
$1,050/mo
Moving to Memphis from These Cities
From New York, NY
953 miles
Full-Service
$2,615–$4,101
From Los Angeles, CA
1,600 miles
Full-Service
$2,913–$4,609
From Chicago, IL
483 miles
Full-Service
$2,230–$3,506
From Houston, TX
484 miles
Full-Service
$2,198–$3,464
From Phoenix, AZ
1,260 miles
Full-Service
$2,657–$4,208
From Philadelphia, PA
879 miles
Full-Service
$2,462–$3,881
From San Antonio, TX
632 miles
Full-Service
$2,269–$3,585
From San Diego, CA
1,558 miles
Full-Service
$2,880–$4,556
From Dallas, TX
420 miles
Full-Service
$2,178–$3,427
From San Jose, CA
1,772 miles
Full-Service
$3,076–$4,854
From Austin, TX
560 miles
Full-Service
$2,270–$3,573
From Jacksonville, FL
590 miles
Full-Service
$2,262–$3,566