Looking for a fresh start in a new Memphis neighborhood that is actually affordable? Fortunately, there are some neighborhoods that still offer affordable cost of living. Listed below are the most affordable neighborhoods in Memphis for 2025, ranked by their cost of living index. The cost of living index includes various items such as: goods and services, groceries, utilities, real estate and rental rates. For reference, the national average for cost of living is 100.

Population 32,735
-7%
Cost of Living Index 80 vs 86
7% lower than Memphis
Population 34,345
-6%
Cost of Living Index 81 vs 86
6% lower than Memphis
Population 87,467
-4%
Cost of Living Index 83 vs 86
4% lower than Memphis
Population 38,591
-3%
Cost of Living Index 83 vs 86
3% lower than Memphis
Population 58,688
-3%
Cost of Living Index 84 vs 86
3% lower than Memphis
Population 48,022
0%
Cost of Living Index 86 vs 86
equal to Memphis
Population 61,886
2%
Cost of Living Index 88 vs 86
2% higher than Memphis
Population 66,172
3%
Cost of Living Index 88 vs 86
3% higher than Memphis
Population 104,210
6%
Cost of Living Index 91 vs 86
6% higher than Memphis
Population 3,796
11%
Cost of Living Index 95 vs 86
11% higher than Memphis
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