Quick answer
Overall prices in the Seattle, WA metro were 111.1 vs 92.2 in Memphis, TN in 2024 (US = 100), so Seattle is 20.6% more expensive than Memphis; housing rents differ by 90% (151.3 vs 79.8). A $75,000 income in Seattle buys about what $62,209 buys in Memphis, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Seattle | Memphis | Seattle vs Memphis |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 111.1 | 92.2 | +20.6% |
| Goods | 104.0 | 96.2 | +8.1% |
| Housing (rents) | 151.3 | 79.8 | +89.6% |
| Utilities | 92.8 | 74.1 | +25.3% |
| Other services | 106.8 | 95.4 | +12.0% |
| All items, 2008 | 109.1 | 94.2 | +15.8% |
| $50,000 in Seattle equals in Memphis | $41,472 | ||
| $100,000 in Seattle equals in Memphis | $82,945 | ||
| $150,000 in Seattle equals in Memphis | $124,417 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.