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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

Data: HUD rent estimates, BLS cost of living

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You'd spend $262/month more in Greensboro, NC

$150.0K in your current city equals $153.1K in Greensboro, NC

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from Memphis, TN-MS-AR area
Overall Cost
↑ 3.5%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$262
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$3.1K
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

Greensboro, NC

Population:302K
Cost Index:
103
(3% above avg)
Median Home:$229K

Memphis, TN

The Volunteer State

633K
Population
State Tax
No Income Tax

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

💡 Advantage: Tennessee has no state income tax!

Greensboro, NC

The Tar Heel State

302K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in North Carolina, this city has a population of 302K residents.

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: Memphis, TN vs Greensboro, NC

Housing
↑ 15.5%
Memphis, TN
$1,845
Greensboro, NC
$2,131
Difference
$286
more
Other
↓ 6.0%
Memphis, TN
$1,674
Greensboro, NC
$1,574
Difference
$100
less
Healthcare
↑ 14.1%
Memphis, TN
$527
Greensboro, NC
$601
Difference
$74.35
more
Transportation
↓ 3.3%
Memphis, TN
$1,243
Greensboro, NC
$1,202
Difference
$40.98
less
Groceries
↑ 2.1%
Memphis, TN
$939
Greensboro, NC
$959
Difference
$19.99
more
All Utilities
↓ 2.1%
Memphis, TN
$530
Greensboro, NC
$519
Difference
$10.93
less

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$1,035
To$1,220
↑ $185
1 Bed
From$1,125
To$1,280
↑ $155
2 Bed
From$1,245
To$1,400
↑ $155
3 Bed
From$1,645
To$1,790
↑ $145
Memphis, TNZIP-level data

1BR range: $940–$1,730/mo

Greensboro, NCZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,070–$1,600/mo

💡 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
$6,986
Monthly in Greensboro, NC
$228
Difference

Home Values

Memphis
Greensboro
$129K
Median Value
$229K
↓ -2.8%
YoY Change
↓ -0.7%
↑ +25.1%
5-Year Change
↑ +35.9%
$58K - $408K
Price Range
$179K - $364K

Homes in Greensboro are 77% more expensive than Memphis

Calculate payment - MemphisCalculate payment - Greensboro

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
↓ $7.1K
More taxes
Monthly Difference
$594
Less take-home
Effective Rate Diff
4.7%
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

Greensboro, NC

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
North Carolina State Tax
Effective: 4.8%
$7.1K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 29.4%
$44.1K
Take-Home Pay
$8,822/month
$105.9K

Additional Tax Information

Memphis, TN Tax Rates

Sales Tax:9.5%
Property Tax:0.7%

Greensboro, NC Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.1%
Property Tax:0.8%

💡 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
Greensboro
55 Moderate
Air Quality
47 Good
34.4%
Good Air Days
57.4%
99 High
Climate Risk
92 Moderate
🌊🌡🫨
Top Hazards
🌊🌪💨
▲+2.8°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.8°F
54 days
Heat Days >95°F
30 days
▲+2.8°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.8°F
54 days
Heat Days >95°F
30 days

💰 See how taxes change too — compare take-home pay between Tennessee and North Carolina on TaxTakeHome.com

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