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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

Data: HUD rent estimates, BLS cost of living

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You'd spend $1.1K/month more in Cape Coral, FL

$150.0K in your current city equals $163.7K in Cape Coral, FL

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates ยท COL index from Memphis, TN-MS-AR area
Overall Cost
โ†‘ 15.2%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,144
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$13.7K
Per year

Based on monthly living costs (rent, groceries, utilities, transport, healthcare). Home purchase prices shown separately below.

Memphis, TN

Population:633K
Cost Index:
100
100 = national average
Median Home:$129K

Cape Coral, FL

Population:224K
Cost Index:
115
(15% above avg)
Median Home:$367K

Memphis, TN

The Volunteer State

633K
Population
State Tax
No Income Tax

Located in Tennessee, this city has a population of 633K residents.

๐Ÿ’ก Advantage: Tennessee has no state income tax!

Cape Coral, FL

The Sunshine State

224K
Population
State Tax
No Income Tax

Located in Florida, this city has a population of 224K residents.

๐Ÿ’ก Advantage: Florida has no state income tax!

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: Memphis, TN vs Cape Coral, FL

Housing
โ†‘ 26.9%
Memphis, TN
$1,845
Cape Coral, FL
$2,341
Difference
$496
more
Other
โ†‘ 3.9%
Memphis, TN
$1,674
Cape Coral, FL
$1,740
Difference
$65.73
more
Groceries
โ†‘ 6.4%
Memphis, TN
$939
Cape Coral, FL
$1,000
Difference
$60.53
more
All Utilities
โ†‘ 6.2%
Memphis, TN
$530
Cape Coral, FL
$563
Difference
$32.79
more
Healthcare
โ†‘ 6.2%
Memphis, TN
$527
Cape Coral, FL
$559
Difference
$32.52
more
Transportation
โ†“ 0.6%
Memphis, TN
$1,243
Cape Coral, FL
$1,236
Difference
$7.45
less

๐Ÿ Rent Comparison

Studio
From$1,035
To$900
โ†“ $135
1 Bed
From$1,125
To$1,063
โ†“ $62.00
2 Bed
From$1,245
To$1,309
โ†‘ $64.00
3 Bed
From$1,645
To$1,799
โ†‘ $154
Memphis, TNZIP-level data

1BR range: $940โ€“$1,730/mo

๐Ÿ’ก Note: Rent prices are based on HUD Fair Market Rent data and represent median costs. Actual prices vary by neighborhood, amenities, and condition. Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents FY2026.

$6,758
Monthly in Memphis, TN
$7,438
Monthly in Cape Coral, FL
$680
Difference

Home Values

Memphis
Cape Coral
$129K
Median Value
-
โ†“ -2.8%
YoY Change
-
โ†‘ +25.1%
5-Year Change
-
$58K - $408K
Price Range
-

Source: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), January 2026

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
โ†’ $0
Same taxes
Monthly Difference
$0
Same take-home
Effective Rate Diff
0.0%
Rate difference

Memphis, TN

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Tennessee State Tax
No state income tax
$0
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 24.7%
$37.0K
Take-Home Pay
$9,416/month
$113.0K

Cape Coral, FL

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Florida State Tax
No state income tax
$0
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 24.7%
$37.0K
Take-Home Pay
$9,416/month
$113.0K

Additional Tax Information

Memphis, TN Tax Rates

Sales Tax:9.5%
Property Tax:0.7%

Cape Coral, FL Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.2%
Property Tax:0.8%

๐Ÿ’ก Note: Tax calculations are estimates based on 2024/2025 tax brackets for single filers with standard deduction. Actual taxes may vary based on filing status, deductions, credits, and local variations.

Environment

Memphis
Cape Coral
55 Moderate
Air Quality
50 Good
34.4%
Good Air Days
52.5%
99 High
Climate Risk
99 High
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Top Hazards
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โ–ฒ+2.8ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.2ยฐF
54 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
38 days
โ–ฒ+2.8ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.2ยฐF
54 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
38 days

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