Murphy, North Carolina vs. Ellijay, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ellijay, Georgia is 13.7% more expensive than Murphy, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $56,843 in Ellijay, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Murphy, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ellijay, Georgia is more expensive than Murphy, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% more expensive in Ellijay
than in Murphy, North Carolina
Murphy, NC vs. Ellijay, GA
Compared to Murphy, Ellijay is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.7% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  20.0% higher
  Health
  17.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher