Memphis, MO vs Trenton, MO

Memphis is moderately more affordable than Trenton, with a 7.3% lower cost of living index. Memphis scores 57 compared to 61 for Trenton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Trenton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Memphis is $491/month compared to $704/month in Trenton — a 30% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Memphis has cheaper rent, Trenton actually has lower median home values ($93,000 vs $117,200).

Median household income in Memphis is $49,598 compared to $49,836 in Trenton (-0.5%). Trenton does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Memphis spend roughly 11.9% of their income on rent, less than the 17% in Trenton.