Murphy, North Carolina vs. Decorah, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Decorah, Iowa is 1.7% more expensive than Murphy, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $50,840 in Decorah, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Murphy, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decorah, Iowa is more expensive than Murphy, North Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
74% more expensive in Decorah
than in Murphy, North Carolina
Murphy, NC vs. Decorah, IA
Compared to Murphy, Decorah is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.7% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  17.8% lower
  Health
  3.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% higher