Quick answer
Overall prices in the Orlando, FL metro were 101.4 vs 92.2 in Memphis, TN in 2024 (US = 100), so Orlando is 10.0% more expensive than Memphis; housing rents differ by 55% (123.4 vs 79.8). A $75,000 income in Orlando buys about what $68,168 buys in Memphis, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Orlando | Memphis | Orlando vs Memphis |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 101.4 | 92.2 | +10.0% |
| Goods | 96.2 | 96.2 | +0.0% |
| Housing (rents) | 123.4 | 79.8 | +54.6% |
| Utilities | 87.2 | 74.1 | +17.7% |
| Other services | 98.9 | 95.4 | +3.7% |
| All items, 2008 | 101.4 | 94.2 | +7.6% |
| $50,000 in Orlando equals in Memphis | $45,445 | ||
| $100,000 in Orlando equals in Memphis | $90,890 | ||
| $150,000 in Orlando equals in Memphis | $136,335 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.