Paycheck Atlas

Memphis, TN vs Chicago, IL

Overall prices in Chicago, IL run 12% higher than in Memphis, TN. To keep the same lifestyle you would need $112k in Chicago, IL for every $100k you earn in Memphis, TN.

Salary in Memphis, TNEquivalent in Chicago, ILTake-home in TNTake-home in IL
$50,000$56,192$3,530/mo$3,712/mo
$75,000$84,288$5,133/mo$5,330/mo
$100,000$112,385$6,598/mo$6,861/mo
$150,000$168,577$9,483/mo$9,845/mo
$1,220Median rent, Memphis, TN
$1,430Median rent, Chicago, IL

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.

Compare the other way: Chicago, IL vs Memphis, TN