Moving to Memphis, TN

Last updated 2026-07-10 · MovePlan Editorial Team

Music, BBQ, low cost of living, no state income tax. The pace is slower and the food is incredible.

• Population: 633,104
• Median 2BR rent: $1,300/mo
• Typical local mover cost: $800-$2,600
• Popular neighborhoods: Midtown, Cooper-Young, Downtown, East Memphis, Germantown

Memphis humidity in summer is intense. Move spring or fall if you can.

Climate: Hot humid summers, mild winters.

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