Murphy, North Carolina vs. West Plains, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Plains, Missouri is 13.0% cheaper than Murphy, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $65,276 in West Plains, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Murphy, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Plains, Missouri is cheaper than Murphy, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in West Plains
than in Murphy, North Carolina
Murphy, NC vs. West Plains, MO
Compared to Murphy, West Plains is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.0% lower
      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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% lower
  Commute
  17.8% lower
  Health
  18.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower