Comparator
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Comparing (2/2)
Memphis wins on rent, home prices, cost of living and walkability; Nashville wins on income, jobs, schools and safety.
| Metric | Memphis TN | Nashville TN |
|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $1,181 (better) | $1,586 |
| Median home | $169k (better) | $414k |
| Cost of living (100 = US) | 85 (better) | 104 |
| Median income | $51,736 | $77,371 (better) |
| Unemployment | 5.1% | 2.8% (better) |
| School rating | 1.4/10 | 2/10 (better) |
| Violent crime / 1k | 18.5 | 7.5 (better) |
| Property crime / 1k | 50.3 | 40.8 (better) |
| Walk score | 36 (better) | 29 |
| Sunny days | 210 | 210 |
| Summer temp | 92°F | 91°F |
| Winter temp | 42°F | 40°F |
| Rainfall | 54.9 in | 50.5 in |
| Population | 618,980 | 690,130 |
| Diversity (0–100) | 55 | 64 |
| % Black | 62.7% | 24.5% |
| % Hispanic | 10.4% | 14.1% |
| % Asian | 1.7% | 3.5% |
Green marks the better value in each row.