Murphy, North Carolina vs. Yucca Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Yucca Valley, California is 18.4% more expensive than Murphy, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $59,184 in Yucca Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Murphy, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Yucca Valley, California is more expensive than Murphy, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% more expensive in Yucca Valley
than in Murphy, North Carolina
Murphy, NC vs. Yucca Valley, CA
Compared to Murphy, Yucca Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.4% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% higher
  Commute
  42.4% higher
  Health
  29.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% higher