Quick answer
Overall prices in the Atlanta, GA metro were 100.1 vs 92.2 in Memphis, TN in 2024 (US = 100), so Atlanta is 8.5% more expensive than Memphis; housing rents differ by 39% (111.0 vs 79.8). A $75,000 income in Atlanta buys about what $69,094 buys in Memphis, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Atlanta | Memphis | Atlanta vs Memphis |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 100.1 | 92.2 | +8.5% |
| Goods | 100.4 | 96.2 | +4.4% |
| Housing (rents) | 111.0 | 79.8 | +39.1% |
| Utilities | 96.2 | 74.1 | +29.9% |
| Other services | 96.7 | 95.4 | +1.4% |
| All items, 2008 | 98.1 | 94.2 | +4.1% |
| $50,000 in Atlanta equals in Memphis | $46,063 | ||
| $100,000 in Atlanta equals in Memphis | $92,126 | ||
| $150,000 in Atlanta equals in Memphis | $138,188 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.