Paycheck Atlas

Chicago, IL vs Memphis, TN

Overall prices in Memphis, TN run 11% lower than in Chicago, IL. To keep the same lifestyle you would need $89k in Memphis, TN for every $100k you earn in Chicago, IL.

Salary in Chicago, ILEquivalent in Memphis, TNTake-home in ILTake-home in TN
$50,000$44,490$3,323/mo$3,161/mo
$75,000$66,735$4,823/mo$4,648/mo
$100,000$88,980$6,186/mo$5,952/mo
$150,000$133,470$8,864/mo$8,541/mo
$1,430Median rent, Chicago, IL
$1,220Median rent, Memphis, TN

Equivalent salary scales by BEA Regional Price Parities (all items). Take-home columns apply each state's tax to the matching salary, so the equivalent salary is not the same as the same take-home.

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