Murphy, Texas vs. Garland, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Garland, Texas is 15.9% cheaper than Murphy, Texas.

You would need a salary of $63,101 in Garland, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Murphy, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Garland, Texas is cheaper than Murphy, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Garland
than in Murphy, Texas
Murphy, TX vs. Garland, TX
Compared to Murphy, Garland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.9% 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
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% lower
  Commute
  21.3% higher
  Health
  2.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.5% higher