Laurel Park, North Carolina vs. Murphy, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Murphy, Texas is 9.3% more expensive than Laurel Park, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $54,659 in Murphy, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Laurel Park, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Murphy, Texas is more expensive than Laurel Park, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% more expensive in Murphy
than in Laurel Park, North Carolina
Laurel Park, NC vs. Murphy, TX
Compared to Laurel Park, Murphy is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.3% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% higher
  Commute
  8.2% higher
  Health
  19.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% lower