Quick answer
Overall prices in the Denver, CO metro were 105.8 vs 92.2 in Memphis, TN in 2024 (US = 100), so Denver is 14.8% more expensive than Memphis; housing rents differ by 84% (146.9 vs 79.8). A $75,000 income in Denver buys about what $65,355 buys in Memphis, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Denver | Memphis | Denver vs Memphis |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 105.8 | 92.2 | +14.8% |
| Goods | 101.0 | 96.2 | +4.9% |
| Housing (rents) | 146.9 | 79.8 | +84.1% |
| Utilities | 87.9 | 74.1 | +18.6% |
| Other services | 99.4 | 95.4 | +4.3% |
| All items, 2008 | 105.8 | 94.2 | +12.3% |
| $50,000 in Denver equals in Memphis | $43,570 | ||
| $100,000 in Denver equals in Memphis | $87,141 | ||
| $150,000 in Denver equals in Memphis | $130,711 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.